Те vs Duckworth Prediction 28 September 2026
🔊 In the first qualifying round in Beijing, Rigele Te faces James Duckworth. The match will be played on outdoor hard courts, which may affect rally dynamics. It should give some indication of how much the underdog can do against a top-100 opponent.
Head-to-Head
📊 James Duckworth won their only previous meeting.
Rigele Те Player Overview
Rigele Te arrives at this match after a mixed run - six wins and four losses in his last ten matches. In his three most recent outings he lost to Rio Noguchi, Casper Ruud and Bernard Tomic, though even against higher-ranked opponents he has regularly picked up games. His average total games per match stands at 21.2, and he wins 53% of games overall. He has won more than 7.5 games in seven of his last eight matches, which points to his ability to stay competitive even in defeat. On serve there are some difficulties: he holds only a quarter of his service games, though his overall set-winning percentage of 59% keeps him in contention over the course of a match.
Match Results: Rigele Те
James Duckworth Player Overview
James Duckworth is ranked considerably higher, inside the world's top 70. His recent form is mixed - five wins and five losses in his last ten matches, with three consecutive defeats immediately before this tournament. He relies on an aggressive serve: he averages 6.7 aces per match, and his hold percentage is a solid 75%. Despite being the favourite, Duckworth produces a notable number of double faults - 6% in recent matches - which may give his opponent opportunities to compete in individual games. Their previous head-to-head meeting also went to Duckworth, 2-0.
Match Results: James Duckworth
Key factors
- Rigele Te has won more than 7.5 games in 7 of his last 8 matches.
- The average number of games in matches involving Rigele Te is 21.2.
- Rigele Te has won 53% of games over his last 10 matches.
Expected scenario
The match scenario points to James Duckworth being in control, with a two-set outcome the most likely result and limited risk of a third set. That said, Rigele Te's statistics show he can hold serve consistently and reach his individual games line even in defeats.
Total Games Prediction
The trend for this match supports a reasonable probability that Rigele Te will again take at least eight games - even if he loses the match overall.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Despite being ranked below his opponent and considered the weaker player, Rigele Te consistently wins a solid number of games - against both evenly matched opponents and clear favourites. His averages suggest he can clear the selected individual total line regardless of the match result. The pick is Rigele Te - Player Total Games Over 7.5.
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Betting Tips: Rigele Те - James Duckworth
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