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Sean Cuenin #303France1Max Alcala Gurri #171Spain2

Sets 6-4 · 4-6 · 0-3Mon 31 Aug 2026, 15:10 Predictions gradedFirst RoundClay

Predictions6–275%

Edges1–0100%

Player Profiles

Ranking advantageMax Alcala Gurri · 132 places

Sean Cuenin

France

The French player reached a career-best ATP singles ranking of No. 333 in March 2026. Official ATP data lists him as right-handed with a two-handed backhand.

Current ranking: #303
Peak ranking: #333 · 2026
Current age: 22
Preferred surface: —
Hand: Right handed
Height: 178 cm

Max Alcala Gurri

Spain

Born 11 September 2002. His ranking rose from No. 417 at year-end 2025 to No. 171 in the Hamburg draw, and he won the Cordenons Challenger on 19 July 2026. The ITF lists hard as his preferred surface.

Current ranking: #171
Peak ranking: #171
Current age: 23
Preferred surface: Hard
Hand: Right handed
Height: 178 cm

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 30 Aug 2026, 22:30 · Europe/Bucharest

Sean Cuenin's dominant recent clay form (14-1) and superior point-winning stats give him a clear edge over Max Alcala Gurri.

Back Cuenin to win at 2.00 (22-point value edge) and consider Cuenin -3.5 games or 2-0 set betting. Expect a competitive match but Cuenin to prevail, likely in straight sets.

Context

Cuenin, 23, is a French right-hander ranked 273 who has built his career on clay, with 114 career wins on the surface. Alcala Gurri, 24, is a Spanish clay-court specialist ranked 177 but has struggled recently.
Cuenin's 93.3% win rate in his last 15 matches, all on clay, contrasts sharply with Alcala Gurri's 60% overall and 64.3% on clay in the same window. Alcala Gurri's recent losses include a 6-2 6-1 defeat to Zsombor Piros on hard court and a straight-sets loss to Eduardo Ribeiro on clay. Cuenin's wins have come mostly against lower-ranked opponents, but his consistency and surface comfort give him a clear edge in this matchup.
- Cuenin last15 overall record: 14-1 (93.3%), all on clay.
- Alcala Gurri last15 overall record: 9-6 (60%), with 3 losses in his last 4 matches.
- Alcala Gurri's last match: 6-2 6-1 loss to Zsombor Piros on hard court.
- Cuenin's last match: 6-7(1) 6-3 6-4 loss to Norbert Gombos, but he won 5 straight before that.
Alcala Gurri has played 454 career matches, with 278 wins on clay and only 5 on hard courts. His last 15 matches include just one on hard court, a 6-2 6-1 loss to Zsombor Piros.
Although this match is on clay, Alcala Gurri's recent hard-court loss may indicate a dip in confidence or form. However, his career clay record is strong, and he has won 9 of his last 14 clay matches. The surface should suit him, but his recent results suggest he is not at his best.
- Alcala Gurri career surface wins: clay 278, hard 5.
- Alcala Gurri last15 bySurface Hard: 0-1 record, 39.3% total points won.
- Alcala Gurri last15 bySurface Clay: 9-5 record, 53.7% total points won.
Cuenin's last 15 matches are all on clay, and he has won 57.1% of total points. Alcala Gurri's clay sample shows 53.7% total points won.
Cuenin's first-serve points won (74.8%) and return points won (45.8%) are both higher than Alcala Gurri's (67.9% and 44.6% respectively). This suggests Cuenin has been more dominant in his service games and slightly better at breaking serve, which could be decisive in a close match.
- Cuenin last15 clay: total points won 57.1%, first serve points won 74.8%, return points won 45.8%.
- Alcala Gurri last15 clay: total points won 53.7%, first serve points won 67.9%, return points won 44.6%.

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BetBugs probabilities

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Result1 of 1 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 2.00
The read
Sean Cuenin's dominant recent clay form and superior point-winning percentages give him a clear edge over Max Alcala Gurri.
- Last 15 overall record: 14-1 (93.3%) vs 9-6 (60%)
- Last 15 clay record: 14-1 (93.3%) vs 9-5 (64.3%)
- Last 15 total points won: 57.1% vs 52.9%
- Career clay win%: 114-? (approx 70%) vs 278-? (approx 65%)
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonSean CueninEstimated chance72%

Games3 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
The combined average games per match suggests a competitive match likely to exceed 21.5 total games.
- Cuenin last 15 average games per match: 19.5 (292 games / 15 matches)
- Alcala Gurri last 15 average games per match: 20.2 (303 games / 15 matches)
- Both players have similar average match durations (~100 min)
BetBugs · Total GameswonOver 21.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Cuenin's superior game-winning percentage and margin of victory support a -3.5 game handicap.
- Cuenin last 15 games won%: 65.4% vs Alcala Gurri 55.1%
- Cuenin average games won per match: 12.7 vs Alcala Gurri 11.1
- Cuenin's recent wins often by large margins
BetBugs · Game HandicapwonSean Cuenin -3.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The average set length for both players is near 9 games, making over 9.5 in the first set plausible.
- Cuenin last 15 average games per set: 8.85 (292 games / 33 sets)
- Alcala Gurri last 15 average games per set: 9.18 (303 games / 33 sets)
- Both players have competitive first sets in recent matches
BetBugs · Set 1 Total GameswonOver 9.5Estimated chance55%

Sets1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Cuenin's superior recent set-winning rate and strong first-set conversion suggest he is likely to take the opening set.
- Cuenin first set win conversion career: 90%
- Alcala Gurri first set win conversion career: 87%
- Cuenin last 15 sets won: 87.9% vs Alcala Gurri 57.6%
BetBugs · Set 1 WinnerwonSean CueninEstimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Cuenin's tendency to win in straight sets and Alcala Gurri's recent straight-set losses support a 2-0 victory for Cuenin.
- Cuenin last 15 straight-set wins: 12 of 14 wins (85.7%)
- Alcala Gurri last 15 straight-set losses: 5 of 6 losses (83.3%)
- Cuenin last 15 sets won: 87.9%
BetBugs · Set BettinglostSean Cuenin 2-0Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Cuenin's high straight-set win rate and Alcala Gurri's straight-set losses point to a two-set match.
- Cuenin last 15 straight-set wins: 85.7%
- Alcala Gurri last 15 straight-set losses: 83.3%
- Cuenin's dominance suggests a two-set match
BetBugs · Total SetslostUnder 2.5Estimated chance55%

Match stats1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Cuenin's recent matches have rarely featured tiebreaks, and his dominance reduces the likelihood of a tiebreak.
- Cuenin career tiebreak win%: 61%
- Alcala Gurri career tiebreak win%: 48%
- Cuenin last 15 matches: only 2 tiebreaks in 15 matches (13.3%)
BetBugs · Tiebreak in MatchwonNoEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both players average under 2.5 double faults per match, making the under 5.5 total likely.
- Cuenin last 15 double faults per match: 2.4
- Alcala Gurri last 15 double faults per match: 2.4
- Combined average double faults per match: 4.8
BetBugs · Total Double Faultsnot gradableUnder 5.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The combined ace averages are close to the line, and a slightly longer match could push the total over 5.5.
- Cuenin last 15 aces per match: 3.6
- Alcala Gurri last 15 aces per match: 1.4
- Combined average aces per match: 5.0
BetBugs · Total Acesnot gradableOver 5.5Estimated chance52%

Sean Cuenin

14W 1L

6-7(1) 6-3 6-4#361Norbert Gombos

6-3 7-5#296Florian Broska

2-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6)#676Stefan Horia Haita

6-4 6-2#438Marat Sharipov (RUS)

6-1 6-4#491Dusan Obradovic

6-3 7-5#877Makoto Ochi

6-0 6-2#692Timofei Derepasko

4-6 6-2 7-5#613Alexander Weis

6-0 2-0 ret.#693Daniel Jade

6-0 6-3#539Luca Wiedenmann

6-0 6-3—Mathys Picard

6-1 6-0—Timeo Trufelli

7-6(3) 6-1#472Eero Vasa

7-6(5) 6-2—Andrea M'Chich

6-1 6-0—Parth Aggarwal

Max Alcala Gurri

9W 6L

6-2 6-1#118Zsombor Piros

6-4 6-4#364Eduardo Ribeiro

6-3 6-3#407Dylan Dietrich

6-3 6-7(7) 6-2#262Martin Krumich

6-2 6-0#302Federico Bondioli

4-6 7-5 6-2#321Gonzalo Villanueva

6-1 6-3#267Franco Roncadelli

6-4 6-2#564Lorenzo Angelini

6-0 6-2#650Giorgio Tabacco

6-3 6-4#129Andrea Pellegrino

7-6(5) 3-6 6-3#331Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg

6-2 6-4#252Andrej Nedic

6-2 7-5#331Sascha Gueymard Wayenburg

7-6(6) 6-1#291Sergey Fomin

7-6(4) 6-1#797Cosme Rolland De Ravel

Stat Battle

Last 15 match performance, compared side by side.

SCSean CueninCuenin

Last 15

7–1

9 core stats · 1 even

Max Alcala GurriGurriMG

Sean Cuenin carries the stronger recent form — Max Alcala Gurri's route runs through serve.

Serve · 3–1 · 1 even

1st Serve In13/15 · 15/1563.1%+4.4pp67.5%

1st Serve Won13/15 · 15/1574.8%+8.0pp66.8%

2nd Serve Won13/15 · 15/1558.1%+4.1pp54.0%

Aces / Match13/15 · 15/153.6+2.21.4

Double Faults / Match13/15 · 15/152.4—2.4

Return · 1–0

Return Pts Won13/15 · 15/1545.8%+1.5pp44.3%

Pressure · 2–0

Break Pts Converted13/15 · 15/1549.0%+2.7pp46.3%

Break Pts Saved13/15 · 15/1563.0%+13.6pp49.4%

Points · 1–0

Total Pts Won13/15 · 15/1557.1%+4.2pp52.9%

Serve · 3–1 · 1 even

63.1%1st Serve In13/15 · 15/15+4.4pp67.5%

74.8%1st Serve Won13/15 · 15/15+8.0pp66.8%

58.1%2nd Serve Won13/15 · 15/15+4.1pp54.0%

3.6Aces / Match13/15 · 15/15+2.21.4

2.4Double Faults / Match13/15 · 15/15—2.4

Return · 1–0

45.8%Return Pts Won13/15 · 15/15+1.5pp44.3%

Pressure · 2–0

49.0%Break Pts Converted13/15 · 15/15+2.7pp46.3%

63.0%Break Pts Saved13/15 · 15/15+13.6pp49.4%

Points · 1–0

57.1%Total Pts Won13/15 · 15/15+4.2pp52.9%