Shanghai · HARD

Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto prediction

11 October 2026 · 07:55

FINAL RESULTAlex De MinaurWinner2-0
Alex De Minaur — Flashscore photo

Alex De Minaur

AUS

Age 27

Overall Elo
1978.0
Hard Elo
1927.0
Clay Elo
—
Grass Elo
—
Rei Sakamoto — Flashscore photo

Rei Sakamoto

JPN

Age 20

Overall Elo
1634.0
Hard Elo
1624.7
Clay Elo
—
Grass Elo
—
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MATCH RESULT AND ANALYSIS

Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto prediction, H2H and odds

Alex De Minaur won the match with a final score of 2-0. The original Elo, H2H and statistical match analysis remains available below.

STATISTICAL MATCH ANALYSIS

Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto statistical comparison

Alex De Minaur and Rei Sakamoto are compared using verified 2026 records, recent form, hard-court Elo, serve-and-return indicators and head-to-head data where a reliable record is available.

2026 RECORD44–20Alex De Minaur
RECENT FORM3–1Alex De Minaur · last 5
H2HNo verified meetingsAvailable record
RECENT FORM4–1Rei Sakamoto · last 5
2026 RECORD22–18Rei Sakamoto
Alex De Minaur1927.0hard Elo
ABSOLUTE ELO GAP302.3between the players
Rei Sakamoto1624.7hard Elo
MARKET ODDS

Market prices for Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto

Available pre-match bookmaker prices for both players. Market odds can move after this page is updated.

Alex De Minaur1.39Market odds
Rei Sakamoto3.10Market odds

Odds and match data updated .

LAST FIVE VERIFIED RESULTS

Alex De Minaur recent form

  1. –(9) De Minaur vs (1) Alexander Zverev [GER]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · QF—
  2. W(9) De Minaur d. (26) Karen Khachanov [RUS]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · R166-3 6-4
  3. W(9) De Minaur d. (Q) Rei Sakamoto [JPN]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · R327-6(6) 6-4
  4. W(9) De Minaur d. Alex Molcan [SVK]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · R64W/O
  5. L(6) Novak Djokovic [SRB] d. (5) De Minaur30-Sep-2026 · Beijing · Hard · F7-6(3) 0-1 RET
LAST FIVE VERIFIED RESULTS

Rei Sakamoto recent form

  1. L(9) Alex De Minaur [AUS] d. (Q) Sakamoto07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · R327-6(6) 6-4
  2. W(Q) Sakamoto d. (23) Andrey Rublev [RUS]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · R646-4 6-4
  3. W(Q) Sakamoto d. Marco Trungelliti [ARG]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · R1286-3 7-5
  4. W(21) Sakamoto d. (3) Kyrian Jacquet [FRA]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · Q27-6(6) 4-6 7-6(8)
  5. W(21) Sakamoto d. (PR) Seong Chan Hong [KOR]07-Oct-2026 · Shanghai · Hard · Q16-3 7-5
IN-DEPTH MATCHUP ANALYSIS

Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto statistical comparison

Alex De Minaur has a 68.8% win rate across 64 2026 matches. Rei Sakamoto has a 55.0% win rate across 40 matches.

Across the five most recent verified results available, Alex De Minaur is 3–1 and Rei Sakamoto is 4–1. This form sample is descriptive and does not override the scheduled surface or opponent quality.

Alex De Minaur records 81.9% of service games held and 64.5% of service points won. Rei Sakamoto records 83.0% of service games held and 65.3% of service points won.

On return, Alex De Minaur records 26.7% of return games broken and 39.7% of return points won. Rei Sakamoto records 19.6% of return games broken and 36.1% of return points won.

The available ace-rate figures are 5.4% for Alex De Minaur and 11.1% for Rei Sakamoto.

Alex De Minaur holds the higher verified hard-court Elo in this comparison, with an Elo gap of 335.2 points. The rating baseline converts to 87.3% for Alex De Minaur and 12.7% for Rei Sakamoto before any separate market or contextual assessment.

MATCH CONTEXT

Hard-court matchup factors

Rei Sakamoto enters with the stronger recorded hold percentage (83.0% versus 81.9%). Alex De Minaur has created more return-game pressure by break percentage (26.7% versus 19.6%). These indicators describe the matchup rather than guarantee an outcome; current odds and late match information can materially change the value assessment.

Match FAQ

What does the Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto prediction assess?

It compares verified 2026 player records, recent form, hard Elo, serve-and-return indicators, H2H history and available market odds.

What is the Alex De Minaur vs Rei Sakamoto H2H record?

CourtValue has not found a reliable completed H2H record for this matchup and does not invent one.

Are the displayed odds a guaranteed pick?

No. Odds and Elo estimates can change and no prediction guarantees a result or profit. CourtValue separates statistical comparison from any separately labelled Official Pick.