Rei Sakamoto vs Andrey Rublev

ATP Shangai - Masters (China), Hard. Thursday, October 8, 2026, 09:00.

Updated

Rei Sakamoto beat Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Andrey Rublev at 87%. Rei Sakamoto leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Sakamoto is 8-2 in their last 10, Rublev 5-5.

Result: Rei Sakamoto beat Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4. An upset by the model's numbers: it favored Andrey Rublev.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Andrey Rublev a 87% favorite. At -263 the sportsbook implies 72% for Andrey Rublev, 14 points below the model's 87%.

Model
13%
Book
33%

Model minus book: -20 pts

Model
87%
Book
72%

Model minus book: +14 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Andrey Rublev at -263 · Model track record

Player comparison

Rei SakamotoAndrey Rublev
Tennis Gauge rating67756911
Tour rankATP #134ATP #33
Last 10 matches8-25-5
Last 30 days4-15-2
Current streak2 Wins4 Losses
Season record50-2639-25
UTR14.8515.89
Elo (52 weeks)16441880
Best surfaceHardClay
Worst surfaceClayHard

Head to head

Rei Sakamoto leads 1-0.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
09.10.2026Rei Sakamoto6-4, 6-4China Shangai - Masters

Recent form

Rei Sakamoto, last 10

DateOpponentScore
28.10.2026Zhizhen Zhang W6-0, 6-4
26.10.2026Kasidit Samrej W6-3, 6-4
20.10.2026Karen Khachanov L6-2, 6-4
18.10.2026Gabriel Diallo W2-6, 6-4, 6-4
17.10.2026Amir Omarkhanov W6-2, 6-1
11.10.2026Alex De Minaur L7-6, 6-4
09.10.2026Andrey Rublev W6-4, 6-4
07.10.2026Marco Trungelliti W6-3, 7-5
06.10.2026Kyrian Jacquet W7-6, 4-6, 7-6
05.10.2026Seong Chan Hong W6-3, 7-5

Andrey Rublev, last 10

DateOpponentScore
27.10.2026Tommy Paul L7-5, 6-2
21.10.2026Adrian Mannarino L6-4, 3-6, 6-3
09.10.2026Rei Sakamoto L6-4, 6-4
04.10.2026Alex De Minaur L1-6, 6-2, 6-3
03.10.2026Roman Safiullin W6-2, 3-6, 6-4
01.10.2026Tallon Griekspoor W6-4, 5-7, 7-6
29.09.2026Daniil Medvedev L7-5, 6-4
28.09.2026Kyrian Jacquet W7-6, 6-1
27.09.2026Hugo Gaston W6-7, 7-6, 6-1
25.09.2026Rinky Hijikata W6-3, 6-3

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentRei SakamotoAndrey Rublev
Alex De Minaur 0-1
L 7-6, 6-4
1-1
L 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, W 13-12, 8-18, 16-12, 13-12
Daniil Medvedev 0-1
L 6-7, 6-3, 6-1
0-1
L 7-5, 6-4
Gabriel Diallo 1-0
W 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
0-1
L 6-7, 7-6, 6-3
Jaime Faria 0-1
L 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
1-0
W 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
Kyrian Jacquet 1-0
W 7-6, 4-6, 7-6
1-0
W 7-6, 6-1
Lorenzo Sonego 0-1
L 6-2, 7-6
1-0
W 6-2, 6-3
Luca Van Assche 0-3
L 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, L 6-3, 7-5, L 7-6, 6-3
0-1
L 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Matteo Arnaldi 0-1
L 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
1-0
W 6-4, 6-2, 6-3
Vit Kopriva 0-1
L 6-4, 7-6
0-1
L 6-3, 6-4
Yibing Wu 0-1
L 7-5, 6-1
1-0
W 3-6, 6-2, 6-1

Rei Sakamoto vs Andrey Rublev: quick answers

Who won Rei Sakamoto vs Andrey Rublev?

Rei Sakamoto beat Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Andrey Rublev at 87%.

What is the head-to-head record between Rei Sakamoto and Andrey Rublev?

Rei Sakamoto leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 9, 2026, won by Rei Sakamoto 6-4, 6-4 at China Shangai - Masters.

Who is in better form, Rei Sakamoto or Andrey Rublev?

Rei Sakamoto is 8-2 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Wins). Andrey Rublev is 5-5 (current streak: 4 Losses).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Rei Sakamoto and Andrey Rublev?

Rei Sakamoto is rated 6775 (ATP #134) and Andrey Rublev is rated 6911 (ATP #33). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Rei Sakamoto vs Andrey Rublev?

Rei Sakamoto is priced at +205 and Andrey Rublev at -263, which implies a 33% and 72% chance to win. The model rates Andrey Rublev 14 points higher than the odds do (87% vs 72%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.