Surface:
Hard
Round:
Quarterfinal
Stefan Kozlov
USA
ATP - 205
12
:
29
:
21
Michael Zheng
USA
ATP - 100

Kozlov vs Zheng Prediction 13 November 2026

    🔊 Stefan Kozlov and Michael Zheng will meet in the quarter-finals of the Knoxville Challenger on hard court. The two players know each other well from previous matches. Given their current form, this promises to be a keenly contested encounter.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Stefan Kozlov has the edge in their head-to-head record, having won both previous matches against Michael Zheng.

    Head-to-head statistics Kozlov - Zheng

    100%
    2 Wins
    0%
    0 Wins
    02.07.24
    Challenger Bloomfield Hills
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    2
    1
    4
    6
    7
    5
    6
    1
    24.09.23
    ATP Challenger Charleston, SC, USA Men Singles
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    0
    2
    5
    7
    3
    6
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    Stefan Kozlov Player Overview

    Stefan Kozlov comes into this match on an excellent run, with seven wins in his last 10 matches. In recent outings, he has convincingly beaten opponents including Aidan Mayo, Alexis Galarneau and Brayden Shick. Kozlov holds serve in 66% of his service games, while his percentage of games won stands at 56%. He also converts 49% of his break points and wins 71% of his sets, further underlining his confidence on court. Kozlov has won more than 11.5 games in each of his last seven matches, showing the consistency of his performances regardless of the final result.

    Match Results: Stefan Kozlov

    12.11.26
    USA Knoxville, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    Braden Shick
    Braden Shick
    2
    0
    6
    3
    6
    3
    W
    10.11.26
    USA Knoxville, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Alexis Galarneau
    Alexis Galarneau
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    0
    2
    3
    6
    64
    77
    W
    08.11.26
    USA Charlottesville, ATP
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    Aidan Mayo
    Aidan Mayo
    2
    1
    7
    5
    2
    6
    77
    63
    W
    07.11.26
    USA Charlottesville, ATP
    Clement Chidekh
    Clement Chidekh
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    1
    2
    2
    6
    6
    1
    4
    6
    W
    06.11.26
    USA Charlottesville, ATP
    Stefan Kozlov
    Stefan Kozlov
    Braden Shick
    Braden Shick
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    1
    W
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    Michael Zheng Player Overview

    Michael Zheng holds a higher ranking, though his recent results have been inconsistent, with only four wins in his last 10 matches. In his recent appearances at the Knoxville tournament, he defeated Giles Hussey and Ozan Baris, but he has more often faced defeats at other events. At the same time, Zheng wins 81% of his service games and maintains a solid first-serve percentage (60%), yet his set-win rate remains low at just 36%. In his head-to-head meetings with Kozlov, he has yet to claim a victory.

    Match Results: Michael Zheng

    12.11.26
    USA Knoxville, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Ozan Baris
    Ozan Baris
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    0
    2
    1
    6
    5
    7
    W
    10.11.26
    USA Knoxville, ATP Challenger Men Singles
    Giles Hussey
    Giles Hussey
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    1
    2
    6
    2
    4
    6
    4
    6
    W
    03.11.26
    USA Charlottesville, ATP
    James Kent Trotter
    James Kent Trotter
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    2
    0
    6
    3
    6
    4
    L
    07.10.26
    SHA
    Yibing Wu
    Yibing Wu
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    2
    0
    6
    3
    78
    66
    L
    06.10.26
    SHA
    Michael Zheng
    Michael Zheng
    Nicolas Mejia
    Nicolas Mejia
    0
    2
    3
    6
    4
    6
    L
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    Key factors

    • Stefan Kozlov has won more than 11.5 games in seven consecutive matches.
    • Stefan Kozlov has won seven of his last 10 matches and has a high percentage of games won.
    • Stefan Kozlov has beaten Michael Zheng twice in their head-to-head meetings.

    Expected scenario

    The scenario suggests that Stefan Kozlov can put up a fight and win a decent number of games thanks to his consistent form and strong performances against Michael Zheng. His run of clearing the player total games over line and his confidence on serve make a high game tally for Kozlov the most likely outcome.

    Total Games Prediction

    Stefan Kozlov has won more than 11.5 games in seven consecutive matches. Kozlov’s consistent run of clearing his player total shows that he can regularly exceed 11.5 games even against higher-ranked opponents. This trend looks relevant for the upcoming match given his form and the nature of their head-to-head meetings.

    ⭐ Editor's Pick

    Stefan Kozlov has won more than 11.5 games in seven consecutive matches, while maintaining a high percentage of sets won and serving confidently. Their head-to-head meetings have also gone in his favour. Against the backdrop of Michael Zheng's less consistent form, the over on Kozlov's games looks justified. The pick is Stefan Kozlov Player Total Games Over 11.5.
    Stefan Kozlov Total Over (11,5)
    Thunderpick
    Place a bet-154
    Published: 13/11/2026, 09:01
    Dmitry Rudakow
    Dmitry Rudakow
    Tennis expert
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    Betting Tips: Stefan Kozlov - Michael Zheng

    Stefan Kozlov has won the 1st set:
    kozlov-stefanin last 7 matches.
    Michael Zheng has lost the 1st set:
    michael-zhengin 6 of last 7 matches.
    1st Set Stefan Kozlov to Win
    Bovada
    +120
    Stefan Kozlov has won:
    kozlov-stefanin last 7 matches.
    Stefan Kozlov to Win
    Bovada
    +140
    Over 18.5 games:
    michael-zhengin last 11 Michael Zheng games.
    Total Over (18,5)
    -370
    Under 25.5 games:
    kozlov-stefanin 8 of last 9 Stefan Kozlov games.
    Total Under (25,5)
    -217
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