Kotov vs Sharipov Prediction 20 September 2026
🔊 The Guangzhou Challenger final between Pavel Kotov and Marat Sharipov looks set to be one of the most competitive matches of the tournament. Both players have shown solid form, and their games-won statistics make this match stand out from the rest. The hard-court surface could add an extra dynamic to the encounter, given the consistent numbers both players have produced.
Head-to-Head
📊 The only head-to-head meeting was won by Marat Sharipov.
Head-to-head statistics Kotov - Sharipov
Pavel Kotov Player Overview
Pavel Kotov reaches the final on the back of six consecutive wins, including victories over Akira Santillan, Rio Noguchi and Bernard Tomic at this tournament. In his last ten matches he has won seven and lost three. Kotov wins games consistently - averaging 21 per match, with a games-won percentage of 54%. On serve, he holds 76% of his service games. He has also won 70% of all sets played in recent matches.
Match Results: Pavel Kotov
Marat Sharipov Player Overview
Marat Sharipov is also in excellent form - eight wins from his last ten matches, with only two defeats. He has reached the final on the back of recent victories over Lloyd Harris, Elias Ymer and Petr Biryukov. Sharipov averages notably more aces than his opponent - 11.2 per match - and edges him on games won at 56%. He holds serve in 77% of his service games, and his overall set-winning rate stands at 74%, making him a difficult opponent for anyone in the draw.
Match Results: Marat Sharipov
Key factors
- Pavel Kotov has won more than 12.5 games in 7 of his last 8 matches.
- Matches involving Kotov average 21 games per match.
- Kotov has won 54% of all games and 70% of sets over his last 10 matches.
- Both players are in good form and frequently play long matches.
Expected scenario
The final looks set to be a closely contested affair with potentially long sets: both players regularly accumulate a high number of games regardless of the outcome of each set. This pattern of play favours a bet on a high individual total for Pavel Kotov.
Total Games Prediction
Kotov regularly wins more than 12.5 games even against strong opponents, as seen not only in his recent matches but also in his consistent performance on both serve and return.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Pavel Kotov's current form suggests he can accumulate a solid number of games - he holds serve reliably and competes hard in second sets against any opponent. Even in a close match, the individual total line looks achievable given his consistent scoring across sets. The pick is Pavel Kotov - Player Total Games Over 12.5.
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Betting Tips: Pavel Kotov - Marat Sharipov
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