Shick vs Baris Prediction 28 September 2026
🔊 In the first round of the Columbus Challenger on indoor hard courts, Braden Shick takes on Ozan Baris. Both players are in comparable form, which makes this a potentially tight encounter. The match could well produce extended sets.
Head-to-Head
📊 Braden Shick and Ozan Baris have no previous meetings on record.
Braden Shick Player Overview
Braden Shick goes into this match having won five of his last nine, showing he can pick up games consistently against opponents at varying levels. In his most recent matches he beat Erik Arutiunian, then lost to Jeffrey Wolf and Patrick Maloney. He wins 51% of games on average, holds serve at 76%, and wins 63% of second-serve points. He has lost three matches without taking a set in the last ten, though he has won just as convincingly on other occasions. Overall, the numbers show no strong pattern in either direction: Shick holds serve and plays long sets even when his form is inconsistent.
Match Results: Braden Shick
Ozan Baris Player Overview
Ozan Baris also has five wins from his last ten matches, though his results are more inconsistent - the pattern of wins and losses is noticeably irregular. In San Diego qualifying he beat Shunsuke Mitsui and Alex Rybakov, but then lost to Igor Ribeiro Marcondes in the main draw. His games-won percentage stands at 47%, and his hold percentage is considerably lower than his opponent's at just 57%. That said, Baris averages 21.2 games per match and rarely loses without a fight: only two bagel defeats in his last ten matches. His first-serve percentage of 66% suggests he can sustain the pace across many rallies, though his ace count is more modest.
Match Results: Ozan Baris
Key factors
- The average number of games per match for both players exceeds 21.
- Both players have won 5 of their last 10 matches, indicating equal form.
- Braden Shick's games-won percentage is 51%, Ozan Baris's is 47%, giving neither player a clear advantage.
Expected scenario
The match looks like an even contest with no clear dominance from either player. Both players are capable of holding serve regularly and reaching double figures in games won per match.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both players are in balanced form: five wins each from their last ten matches, with average totals close to the stated line. Neither player holds a clear edge in the key metrics - both hold serve at a reasonable rate and rarely finish a match with just one short set. The main scenario points to a competitive contest over at least two close sets, with the possibility of going over the upper total line given a moderate chance of a third set or extended sets. The pick is Total Games - Over 21.5.
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