Boris Butulija vs Yuta Kikuchi
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Boris Butulija beat Yuta Kikuchi 7-6, 1-1, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Yuta Kikuchi at 73%. Boris Butulija leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Butulija is 7-3 in their last 10, Kikuchi 5-5.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Yuta Kikuchi a 73% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.
Model minus book: -1 pts
Model minus book: -8 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Yuta Kikuchi at -435 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Boris Butulija | Yuta Kikuchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6189 | 6393 |
| Tour rank | ATP #1661 | ATP #805 |
| Last 10 matches | 7-3 | 5-5 |
| Last 30 days | 3-1 | 2-2 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 21-16 | 19-21 |
| UTR | 12.7 | 13.15 |
Head to head
Boris Butulija leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10.2026 | Boris Butulija | 7-6, 1-1 | China Shenzhen |
Recent form
Boris Butulija, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24.10.2026 | Luca Staeheli | L | 6-0, 3-1 |
| 23.10.2026 | Linang Xiao | W | 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 |
| 22.10.2026 | Yue Xia | W | 3-6, 7-6, 6-1 |
| 21.10.2026 | Yuta Kikuchi | W | 7-6, 1-1 |
| 07.10.2026 | Sasi Kumar Mukund | L | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 05.10.2026 | Siu Chi Cheng | W | 3-6, 6-1, 1-0 |
| 04.10.2026 | Lleyton Richards | W | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 03.10.2026 | Yuqiao Song | W | 6-3, 7-5 |
| 04.09.2026 | Dmitry Popko | L | 6-1, 1-0 |
| 03.09.2026 | Kristijan Juhas | W | 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 |
Yuta Kikuchi, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.2026 | Omar Jasika | L | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 25.10.2026 | Dimitris Sakellaridis | W | 6-1, 6-7, 7-5 |
| 21.10.2026 | Boris Butulija | L | 7-6, 1-1 |
| 14.10.2026 | Arthur Weber | L | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 06.10.2026 | Jay Dylan Hara Friend | L | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 05.10.2026 | Ryuki Matsuda | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 04.10.2026 | Kosuke Ogura | W | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 15.09.2026 | Bernard Tomic | L | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 14.09.2026 | Tsung Hao Huang | W | 7-5, 6-1 |
| 13.09.2026 | Mikalai Haliak | W | 5-0 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Boris Butulija | Yuta Kikuchi |
|---|---|---|
| Yue Xia | 1-0 W 3-6, 7-6, 6-1 |
1-0 W 6-0, 6-1 |
Boris Butulija vs Yuta Kikuchi: quick answers
Who won Boris Butulija vs Yuta Kikuchi?
Boris Butulija beat Yuta Kikuchi 7-6, 1-1, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Yuta Kikuchi at 73%.
What is the head-to-head record between Boris Butulija and Yuta Kikuchi?
Boris Butulija leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 21, 2026, won by Boris Butulija 7-6, 1-1 at China Shenzhen.
Who is in better form, Boris Butulija or Yuta Kikuchi?
Boris Butulija is 7-3 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Yuta Kikuchi is 5-5 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Boris Butulija and Yuta Kikuchi?
Boris Butulija is rated 6189 (ATP #1661) and Yuta Kikuchi is rated 6393 (ATP #805). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Boris Butulija vs Yuta Kikuchi?
Boris Butulija is priced at +260 and Yuta Kikuchi at -435, which implies a 28% and 81% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.