Radu Mihai Papoe vs Zdenek Kolar

ATP Catania (Italy), Clay. Friday, October 16, 2026, 04:00.

Updated

Radu Mihai Papoe beat Zdenek Kolar 6-4, 6-2, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Zdenek Kolar at 52%. Radu Mihai Papoe leads 2-0 in their head-to-head. Papoe is 7-3 in their last 10, Kolar 5-5.

Result: Radu Mihai Papoe beat Zdenek Kolar 6-4, 6-2. An upset by the model's numbers: it favored Zdenek Kolar.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Zdenek Kolar a 52% favorite. At +158 the sportsbook implies 39% for Zdenek Kolar, 13 points below the model's 52%.

Model
48%
Book
70%

Model minus book: -23 pts

Model
52%
Book
39%

Model minus book: +13 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Zdenek Kolar at +158 · Model track record

Player comparison

Radu Mihai PapoeZdenek Kolar
Tennis Gauge rating65746672
Tour rankATP #388ATP #254
Last 10 matches7-35-5
Last 30 days5-14-2
Current streak2 Losses3 Losses
Season record59-1634-35
UTR14.214.43
Elo (52 weeks)14901465
Best surfaceClayClay
Worst surfaceHardGrass

Head to head

Radu Mihai Papoe leads 2-0.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
16.10.2026Radu Mihai Papoe6-4, 6-2Italy Catania
16.10.2026Radu Mihai Papoe6-4, 6-2Italy Catania

Recent form

Radu Mihai Papoe, last 10

DateOpponentScore
20.10.2026Oriol Roca Batalla L6-4, 6-1
18.10.2026Gianluca Cadenasso L6-4, 3-6, 6-4
17.10.2026Felix Gill W6-4, 7-5
16.10.2026Zdenek Kolar W6-4, 6-2
16.10.2026Zdenek Kolar W6-4, 6-2
14.10.2026Luca Potenza W6-3, 6-4
13.10.2026Michele Ribecai W6-3, 6-4
02.10.2026Borys Zgola L6-3, 7-5
01.10.2026Vladislav Melnic W6-3, 6-2
30.09.2026Stefan Adrian Andreescu W6-3, 5-7, 6-2

Zdenek Kolar, last 10

DateOpponentScore
19.10.2026Federico Bondioli L4-6, 6-3, 6-2
16.10.2026Radu Mihai Papoe L6-4, 6-2
16.10.2026Radu Mihai Papoe L6-4, 6-2
14.10.2026Filip Cristian Jianu W6-4, 6-2
12.10.2026Francesco Forti W7-6, 2-6, 7-6
07.10.2026Michele Ribecai L6-1, 6-1
06.10.2026Dimitris Sakellaridis W6-4, 6-4
18.09.2026Nikolas Sanchez Izquierdo L6-1, 6-3
17.09.2026Hynek Barton W6-4, 6-4
15.09.2026Ivan Gakhov W4-6, 6-2, 6-2

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentRadu Mihai PapoeZdenek Kolar
Felix Gill 1-2
W 6-4, 7-5, L 5-7, 6-1, 6-3, L 6-1, 6-3
1-0
W 6-4, 6-4
Filip Cristian Jianu 0-1
L 6-4, 3-6, 6-2
3-0
W 6-4, 6-2, W 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, W 7-6, 7-6
Gianluca Cadenasso 0-1
L 6-4, 3-6, 6-4
1-0
W 6-4, 6-4
Ilya Snitari 1-0
W 6-3, 6-4
1-0
W 6-4, 6-3
Javier Barranco Cosano 1-0
W 6-4, 6-3
1-0
W 6-4, 6-2
Lautaro Midon 0-1
L 6-2, 6-2
0-1
L 7-5, 6-1
Michele Ribecai 1-0
W 6-3, 6-4
0-1
L 6-1, 6-1
Oriol Roca Batalla 1-1
L 6-4, 6-1, W 6-7, 7-5, 7-5
1-1
L 6-1, 6-1, W 6-4, 7-5

Earlier previews of this matchup

  • 2026-10-15: ATP Catania (Italy), model gave Radu Mihai Papoe 48% at -238

Radu Mihai Papoe vs Zdenek Kolar: quick answers

Who won Radu Mihai Papoe vs Zdenek Kolar?

Radu Mihai Papoe beat Zdenek Kolar 6-4, 6-2, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Zdenek Kolar at 52%.

What is the head-to-head record between Radu Mihai Papoe and Zdenek Kolar?

Radu Mihai Papoe leads 2-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 16, 2026, won by Radu Mihai Papoe 6-4, 6-2 at Italy Catania.

Who is in better form, Radu Mihai Papoe or Zdenek Kolar?

Radu Mihai Papoe is 7-3 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Zdenek Kolar is 5-5 (current streak: 3 Losses).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Radu Mihai Papoe and Zdenek Kolar?

Radu Mihai Papoe is rated 6574 (ATP #388) and Zdenek Kolar is rated 6672 (ATP #254). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Radu Mihai Papoe vs Zdenek Kolar?

Radu Mihai Papoe is priced at -238 and Zdenek Kolar at +158, which implies a 70% and 39% chance to win. The model rates Zdenek Kolar 13 points higher than the odds do (52% vs 39%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.