Xichen Zhao vs Yanan Hou
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Tennis Gauge's model favors Yanan Hou, giving them a 50% chance to win against Xichen Zhao (50%). Xichen Zhao leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Zhao is 4-6 in their last 10, Hou 5-5. At +238, the odds imply 30% for Xichen Zhao, below the model's 50%.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Yanan Hou a 50% favorite. At +238 the sportsbook implies 30% for Xichen Zhao, 20 points below the model's 50%.
Model minus book: +20 pts
Model minus book: -30 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Xichen Zhao at +238 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Xichen Zhao | Yanan Hou | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6164 | 6271 |
| Tour rank | WTA #1427 | WTA #1091 |
| Last 10 matches | 4-6 | 5-5 |
| Last 30 days | 2-0 | 6-5 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 16-13 | 21-19 |
| UTR | 10.23 | 10.25 |
Head to head
Xichen Zhao leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.10.2026 | Xichen Zhao | 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 | China Qian Daohu |
Recent form
Xichen Zhao, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21.10.2026 | Chihiro Muramatsu | L | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 19.10.2026 | Yanan Hou | W | 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 |
| 18.10.2026 | Wenfei Yu | W | 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 |
| 23.08.2026 | Yuhan Liu | W | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 23.08.2026 | Lingyou Ge | L | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 16.08.2026 | Anastasia Efremova | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 16.08.2026 | Kuai Jiananxi | W | 6-1, 2-6, 10-5 |
| 08.07.2026 | Thasaporn Naklo | L | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 01.07.2026 | Junlu Sun | L | 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 22.06.2026 | Hyeongju Han | L | 7-5, 5-7, 11-9 |
Yanan Hou, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.10.2026 | Tiana Tian Deng | L | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 25.10.2026 | Junlu Sun | W | 6-7, 7-6, 10-7 |
| 19.10.2026 | Xichen Zhao | L | 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 |
| 18.10.2026 | Chengwei Han | W | 6-2, 6-4 |
| 15.10.2026 | Adithya Karunaratne | L | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 14.10.2026 | Ekaterina Kuznetsova | W | 6-1, 3-0 |
| 09.10.2026 | Jiaqi Wang | L | 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 08.10.2026 | Alina Yuneva | W | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 07.10.2026 | Ha Eum Lee | W | 6-3, 1-1 |
| 01.10.2026 | Ha Eum Lee | L | 7-5, 7-5 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Xichen Zhao | Yanan Hou |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Yi Cody Wong | 0-1 L 7-5, 6-4 |
0-1 L 3-6, 7-5, 10-5 |
| Jiayu Xu | 1-0 W 6-0, 6-0 |
2-0 W 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, W 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 |
| Junlu Sun | 0-1 L 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-7, 7-6, 10-7 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-19: WTA Qian Daohu (China), model gave Yanan Hou 50% at -500
- 2026-10-18: WTA Qian Daohu (China), model gave Yanan Hou 50% at -500
Xichen Zhao vs Yanan Hou: quick answers
Who will win Xichen Zhao vs Yanan Hou?
Tennis Gauge's model favors Yanan Hou, giving them a 50% chance to win against Xichen Zhao (50%).
What is the head-to-head record between Xichen Zhao and Yanan Hou?
Xichen Zhao leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 19, 2026, won by Xichen Zhao 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 at China Qian Daohu.
Who is in better form, Xichen Zhao or Yanan Hou?
Xichen Zhao is 4-6 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Yanan Hou is 5-5 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Xichen Zhao and Yanan Hou?
Xichen Zhao is rated 6164 (WTA #1427) and Yanan Hou is rated 6271 (WTA #1091). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Xichen Zhao vs Yanan Hou?
Xichen Zhao is priced at +238 and Yanan Hou at -417, which implies a 30% and 81% chance to win. The model rates Xichen Zhao 20 points higher than the odds do (50% vs 30%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.