A. Ayeni vs E. Zhu prediction

The prediction, computed before the match

Correct prediction

A. AyeniE. Zhu

27.7 %72.3 %

Model favourite: E. Zhu
Probability: 72 %
Predicted score: 0-2; Exact score
Actual score: 0-2 · E. Zhu

Probability and score were published in the app before the match and frozen since. Model v0.6.

Men's ChallengerSan Diego 2 (Usa) - QualificationQualifying20:10

A. Ayeni

E. Zhu

1663
Elo: 1833; 4 / 10
Form (last 10): 6 / 10; 2
Recent matches: 3; Edge
Head-to-head: –; –
Odds: –

Form and record before the match

Last 10 matches, oldest to most recent

A. Ayeni

E. Zhu

4 – 6
Wins – losses: 7 – 3; 10 – 12
Sets won – lost: 16 – 7; 1 win
Current streak: 1 win; 20-18 (53%)
2026 record: 18-11 (62%)

ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches played since 2020 by A. Ayeni and E. Zhu, before this match.

What the numbers said before the match

E. Zhu comes in with an Elo of 1833, against 1663 for A. Ayeni: a 170-point edge. A. Ayeni won 4 of the last ten matches, E. Zhu won 6. A. Ayeni has 2 wins in the last five matches. E. Zhu has 3 wins in the last five matches. Since 2020, E. Zhu leads 1 to 0 in their direct meetings. No bookmaker odds are available for this match.

The model gave E. Zhu the win at 72 %, with a likely score of 2-0. E. Zhu won 2-0: prediction correct.

Recent matches

A. Ayeni's last five matches

VL. TuSan Diego 2 (Usa) - Qualification 2026 · Qualifying · 20 September 20266-3 7-6
DF. MaestrelliIstanbul 2026 · Round of 16 · 9 September 20267-6 1-6 4-6
VC. E. OverbeckIstanbul 2026 · Round of 32 · 7 September 20266-2 7-5
DD. KuzmanovPorto 2 2026 · Round of 32 · 1 September 20262-6 6-1 3-6
DT. CacaoPorto 2 2026 · Qualifying · 31 August 20266-7 1-6

E. Zhu's last five matches

VA. LofmanSan Diego 2 (Usa) - Qualification 2026 · Qualifying · 21 September 20266-1 7-5
DM. ZhengTiburon 2026 · Round of 32 · 16 September 20261-6 6-4 5-7
VO. BarisTiburon 2026 · Qualifying · 14 September 20266-4 4-6 6-4
VF. Lechno-WasiutynskiTiburon 2026 · Qualifying · 13 September 20266-3 6-2
DJ. P. FicovichKingston 2 (Jamaica) - Qualification 2026 · Round of 32 · 26 August 20266-7 6-4 2-6

Head-to-head since 2020

E. Zhu leads 1 to 0

DE. ZhuWinnipeg 2022 · Quarter-final · 30 July 20226-4 3-6 4-6

Road through the tournament

To reach this round, A. Ayeni beat L. Tu (6-3 7-6). To reach this round, E. Zhu beat A. Lofman (6-1 7-5).

Key numbers

In tie-breaks, A. Ayeni wins 47 % (29 of 62), E. Zhu 50 % (26 of 52). In deciding sets, A. Ayeni wins 51 % of the time (47 matches), E. Zhu 60 % (62 matches). After losing the first set, A. Ayeni turned 16 % of matches around (86 occasions), E. Zhu 15 % (80 occasions). After winning the first set, A. Ayeni went on to win 86 % of matches, E. Zhu 78 %.

Completed ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches since 2020, before this match, retirements and walkovers excluded.

Frequently asked questions about A. Ayeni – E. Zhu

Who is the favourite between A. Ayeni and E. Zhu?: The match is over: E. Zhu won 2-0. No bookmaker odds are available for this match. Pronocast's model had E. Zhu winning at 72 %.
When is the A. Ayeni – E. Zhu match?: On Monday, 21 September 2026 at 20:10, at the San Diego 2 (Usa) - Qualification tournament (Qualifying, Unknown).
What is the head-to-head between A. Ayeni and E. Zhu?: Since 2020, E. Zhu leads 1 to 0 in their direct meetings.
Where can I see the prediction for A. Ayeni – E. Zhu?: The prediction is published higher up on this page, with the result and the verdict.

How the model computes its predictions