Rodionov vs Onclin Prediction 18 September 2026
🔊 Jurij Rodionov and Gauthier Onclin meet in a Davis Cup tie. Both players arrive in uncertain form, which should make for an interesting contest over the best of three sets. We'll see who can better serve their country on the day.
Head-to-Head
📊 Jurij Rodionov won the only previous hard-court meeting between the two, at the Cherbourg Challenger in 2026, 6-4, 6-2.
Head-to-head statistics Rodionov - Onclin
Jurij Rodionov Player Overview
Jurij Rodionov is ranked 142nd and has won six of his last ten matches. The Austrian wins just over half of all games played on average, and holds serve at 77%. Over that same ten-match span, he has won four matches without dropping a set, but has also been bagelled twice himself. His break-point conversion rate stands at 38% and his first-serve percentage at 58%.
Match Results: Jurij Rodionov
Gauthier Onclin Player Overview
Gauthier Onclin is ranked 164th and has one more loss than win over his last ten matches, arriving at the Davis Cup on a three-match losing streak. Even so, Onclin keeps scores close in many matches, holding 74% of his service games and converting 48% of break points. While 4 of his last 10 matches were lost without winning a set, he has stayed competitive in the others. His average of 1.7 aces per match is modest, though his double-fault rate is at an acceptable level.
Match Results: Gauthier Onclin
Key factors
- Gauthier Onclin has covered the +4.5 games handicap in 13 of his last 15 matches.
- Onclin has lost 4 of his last 10 matches without winning a set, but kept the scoreline close in the rest.
- The average number of games per match for both players exceeds 24, which reduces the risk of a one-sided result.
Expected scenario
Jurij Rodionov will look to seize the initiative early through his powerful first serve and aggressive flat groundstrokes. On the fast surface, the Austrian will aim to keep rallies short and impose a high tempo, using his physical and hitting advantages. Gauthier Onclin, for his part, will rely on his speed and solid baseline defence, trying to draw Rodionov into extended rallies and wait for errors from his opponent.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Jurij Rodionov's form is far from consistent - six wins and four defeats in ten matches offer no reliable edge against an opponent of Onclin's level. Gauthier Onclin regularly keeps the game margin below five even in unfavourable results, covering that handicap in most of his recent matches. The average match duration for both players also supports a relatively competitive contest. The pick is Gauthier Onclin - Games Handicap +4.5.
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Betting Tips: Jurij Rodionov - Gauthier Onclin
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