Rodionov vs Basilashvili Prediction 28 October 2026
🔊 In the first round in Vienna, Yuri Rodionov takes on Nikoloz Basilashvili. Both players arrive in good form and have experience of performing well on hard courts. A place in the next round of the prestigious indoor tournament is at stake.
Head-to-Head
📊 Nikoloz Basilashvili leads the head-to-head record against Jurij Rodionov, having won their only previous meeting.
Jurij Rodionov Player Overview
Yuri Rodionov has been in solid form over recent weeks, winning 7 of his last 10 matches, including strong performances for Austria in the Davis Cup. In his most recent outing he lost to Pierre-Hugues Herbert in qualifying in Lyon, but had won two matches in a row before that. Rodionov holds serve consistently, with a hold percentage of 74%. He converts break points at 41% and wins more than half of all rallies. Across his last 10 matches he has not been bagelled once, and on five occasions he has won a set 6-0. Despite this consistency, his set-winning percentage (67%) and game-winning percentage (54%) are slightly below his opponent's.
Match Results: Jurij Rodionov
Nikoloz Basilashvili Player Overview
Nikoloz Basilashvili arrives in good form: eight wins from his last ten matches, including a recent run of six consecutive victories. He reached the final of the tournament in Almaty, where he beat the likes of Adrian Mannarino and Stefanos Tsitsipas before losing the title match to Medvedev. Statistically, Basilashvili stands out on serve - he holds 77% of his service games and wins more than half of his points in rallies. His set-winning percentage (77%) is also notably higher than Rodionov's. Break-point conversion is identical to his opponent's at 41%, though Basilashvili more often leads during matches and tends to close them out without dropping too much ground.
Match Results: Nikoloz Basilashvili
Key factors
- Nikoloz Basilashvili has won 6 of his last 7 matches.
- In their only previous meeting, Nikoloz Basilashvili beat Yuri Rodionov.
- Nikoloz Basilashvili has a higher percentage of sets and games won over his last 10 matches.
- Both players are in good form, but Nikoloz Basilashvili has the longer winning streak.
Expected scenario
The match may favour Nikoloz Basilashvili, given his current level of play and the result of their previous meeting. Both players are in good form, though Basilashvili's greater consistency makes him the favourite here.
Match Result Prediction
Nikoloz Basilashvili has won 6 of his last 7 matches. This recent run gives him the edge going into this match and supports a bet on him to win.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Nikoloz Basilashvili is in better current form - he has been winning consistently and leads his opponent across the key metrics of recent weeks. The one previous meeting between them also went in the Georgian's favour. The expected scenario involves the favourite controlling the match without any obvious risk of a prolonged contest or mid-match collapse. The pick is Nikoloz Basilashvili to Win.
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Betting Tips: Jurij Rodionov - Nikoloz Basilashvili
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