J. Paolini vs Q. Zheng prediction
The prediction, computed before the match
Missed prediction- Model favourite
- Q. Zheng
- Probability
- 55 %
- Predicted score
- 0-2
- Actual score
- 2-0 · J. Paolini
Probability and score were published in the app before the match and frozen since. Model v0.6.
- 2269
- Elo
- 2313
- 6 / 10
- Form (last 10)
- 7 / 10
- 0
- Recent matches
- 0
- –
- Head-to-head
- Edge
- –
- Odds
- –
Form and record before the match
Last 10 matches, oldest to most recent
- L
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- L
- W
- W
- L
- L
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- L
- 6 – 4
- Wins – losses
- 7 – 3
- 13 – 11
- Sets won – lost
- 16 – 10
- 1 loss
- Current streak
- 1 loss
- 18-14 (56%)
- 2026 record
- 18-14 (56%)
ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches played since 2020 by J. Paolini and Q. Zheng, before this match.
What the numbers said before the match
Q. Zheng comes in with an Elo of 2313, against 2269 for J. Paolini: a 44-point edge. J. Paolini won 6 of the last ten matches, Q. Zheng won 7. J. Paolini has 3 wins in the last five matches. Q. Zheng has 4 wins in the last five matches. Since 2020, Q. Zheng leads 4 to 0 in their direct meetings. No bookmaker odds are available for this match.
The model gave Q. Zheng the win at 55 %, with a likely score of 2-0. J. Paolini won 2-0: prediction missed.
Recent matches
J. Paolini's last five matches
- DS. CirsteaUS Open 2026 · Round of 32 · 4 September 20263-6 3-6
- VL. StefaniniUS Open 2026 · Round of 64 · 2 September 20266-4 6-1
- VV. ErjavecUS Open 2026 · Round of 128 · 30 August 20266-3 3-6 6-4
- DM. KostyukWimbledon 2026 · Quarter-final · 8 July 20263-6 2-6
- VA. EalaWimbledon 2026 · Round of 16 · 6 July 20266-4 4-6 6-3
Q. Zheng's last five matches
- DE. RybakinaUS Open 2026 · Quarter-final · 9 September 20266-3 1-6 4-6
- VI. SwiatekUS Open 2026 · Round of 16 · 7 September 20267-5 6-3
- VM. KeysUS Open 2026 · Round of 32 · 5 September 20261-6 7-6 7-5
- VY. PutintsevaUS Open 2026 · Round of 64 · 3 September 20266-4 2-6 6-1
- VK. LiutovaUS Open 2026 · Round of 128 · 31 August 20264-6 6-3 6-1
Head-to-head since 2020
Q. Zheng leads 4 to 0- DQ. ZhengWTA Finals - Riyadh 2024 · 6 November 20241-6 1-6
- DQ. ZhengWTA Wuhan 2024 · Quarter-final · 11 October 20242-6 6-3 3-6
- DQ. ZhengZhengzhou 2023 · Semi-final · 14 October 20232-6 3-6
- DQ. ZhengWTA Palermo 2023 · Final · 23 July 20234-6 6-1 1-6
Road through the tournament
To reach this round, J. Paolini beat H. Sakatsume (6-3 6-1). This is Q. Zheng's first match of the tournament.
Key numbers
In tie-breaks, J. Paolini wins 57 % (36 of 63), Q. Zheng 55 % (34 of 62). In deciding sets, J. Paolini wins 63 % of the time (107 matches), Q. Zheng 68 % (94 matches). After losing the first set, J. Paolini turned 29 % of matches around (132 occasions), Q. Zheng 32 % (91 occasions). After winning the first set, J. Paolini went on to win 87 % of matches, Q. Zheng 89 %.
Completed ATP, WTA and Challenger singles matches since 2020, before this match, retirements and walkovers excluded.
Frequently asked questions about J. Paolini – Q. Zheng
- Who is the favourite between J. Paolini and Q. Zheng?
- The match is over: J. Paolini won 2-0. No bookmaker odds are available for this match. Pronocast's model had Q. Zheng winning at 55 %.
- When is the J. Paolini – Q. Zheng match?
- On Thursday, 24 September 2026, at the WTA Billie Jean King Cup - World Group tournament (Unknown). The time is still to be confirmed.
- What is the head-to-head between J. Paolini and Q. Zheng?
- Since 2020, Q. Zheng leads 4 to 0 in their direct meetings.
- Where can I see the prediction for J. Paolini – Q. Zheng?
- The prediction is published higher up on this page, with the result and the verdict.
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