A. Shepp vs R. Sakamoto prediction

The prediction, computed before the match

Correct prediction

A. SheppR. Sakamoto

13.6 %86.4 %

Model favourite: R. Sakamoto
Probability: 86 %
Predicted score: 0-2; Exact score
Actual score: 0-2 · R. Sakamoto

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

ATPATP Davis Cup - World Group I02:20Time to be confirmed

A. Shepp

R. Sakamoto

1653
Elo: 2050; 3 / 10
Form (last 10): 6 / 10; 2
Recent matches: 1; Even
Head-to-head: Even; –
Odds: –

Form and record before the match

Last 10 matches, oldest to most recent

A. Shepp

R. Sakamoto

3 – 7
Wins – losses: 6 – 4; 8 – 16
Sets won – lost: 14 – 12; 5 losses
Current streak: 2 losses; 3-8 (27%)
2026 record: 34-21 (62%)

ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches played since 2020 by A. Shepp and R. Sakamoto, before this match.

What the numbers said before the match

R. Sakamoto comes in with an Elo of 2050, against 1653 for A. Shepp: a 397-point edge. A. Shepp won 3 of the last ten matches, R. Sakamoto won 6. A. Shepp has no win in the last five matches. R. Sakamoto has 3 wins in the last five matches. Their head-to-head record does not separate the two players. No bookmaker odds are available for this match.

The model gave R. Sakamoto the win at 86 %, with a likely score of 2-0. R. Sakamoto won 2-0: prediction correct.

Recent matches

A. Shepp's last five matches

DM. ErhardMallorca 2026 · Qualifying · 31 August 20261-6 5-7
DL. MaxtedRoehampton 2 (United Kingdom) - Qualification 2026 · Round of 32 · 24 August 20263-6 3-6
DM. CebanRoehampton (United Kingdom) 2026 · Round of 32 · 17 August 20261-6 3-6
DE. ZhuVancouver 2026 · Qualifying · 28 July 20263-6 6-3 3-6
DD. MilavskyWinnipeg 2026 · Qualifying · 20 July 20263-6 1-6

R. Sakamoto's last five matches

DS. Nam JiShanghai 2026 · Round of 32 · 8 September 20266-7 4-6
DF. TiafoeUS Open 2026 · Round of 64 · 3 September 20263-6 6-7 5-7
VA. VukicUS Open 2026 · Round of 128 · 31 August 20266-4 6-7 6-4 3-6 6-4
VK. NishikoriUS Open 2026 · Qualifying · 28 August 20266-4 7-6
VA. MullerUS Open 2026 · Qualifying · 26 August 20266-3 6-3

Head-to-head since 2020

No direct meeting since 2020 on the ATP, WTA and Challenger tours.

Road through the tournament

This is R. Sakamoto's first match of the tournament.

Frequently asked questions about A. Shepp – R. Sakamoto

Who is the favourite between A. Shepp and R. Sakamoto?: The match is over: R. Sakamoto won 2-0. No bookmaker odds are available for this match. Pronocast's model had R. Sakamoto winning at 86 %.
When is the A. Shepp – R. Sakamoto match?: On Saturday, 19 September 2026, at the ATP Davis Cup - World Group I tournament (Unknown). The time is still to be confirmed.
What is the head-to-head between A. Shepp and R. Sakamoto?: No meeting between A. Shepp and R. Sakamoto appears since 2020 on the ATP, WTA and Challenger tours.
Where can I see the prediction for A. Shepp – R. Sakamoto?: The prediction is published higher up on this page, with the result and the verdict.

How the model computes its predictions