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Luca Castelnuovo #455Switzerland1Matthew Dellavedova #299Australia2

Sets 6-4 · 3-6 · 1-4Tue 1 Sept 2026, 03:05 Predictions gradedFirst RoundHard

Predictions6–367%

Edges3–260%

Player Profiles

Ranking advantageMatthew Dellavedova · 156 places

Luca Castelnuovo

Switzerland

Castelnuovo, 29, is the left-hander in this matchup and lists hard as his preferred surface. His best singles ranking is No. 342, reached in May 2026.

Current ranking: #455
Peak ranking: #342 · 2026
Current age: 29
Preferred surface: Hard
Hand: Left handed
Height: 185 cm

Matthew Dellavedova

Australia

Dellavedova, ranked No. 299 in the supplied match data, is a right-hander with a one-handed backhand. Reliable public age, career-high and preferred-surface information could not be verified.

Current ranking: #299
Peak ranking: —
Current age: —
Preferred surface: —
Hand: Right handed
Height: 191 cm

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 30 Aug 2026, 03:26 · Europe/Bucharest

Dellavedova's dominant hard-court form and superior return game make him a strong favorite, with a straight-set win likely.

Best value lies in under 9.5 games in each set and under 21.5 total games, as Dellavedova's efficient play should keep the match short.

Context

Dellavedova, 25, is ranked 299 and has built a 60-21 hard-court record in 2026. Castelnuovo, 27, is ranked 455 and has a 15-11 hard-court record this year.
Dellavedova's last-15 stats show a 86.7% win rate and 55% total points won, far above Castelnuovo's 33.3% win rate and 48.5% total points won. On hard courts, Dellavedova has won 13 of 15, while Castelnuovo has won only 3 of 8. This form gap suggests Dellavedova should control the match, but Castelnuovo's recent three-set win over a top-300 opponent shows he can still compete.
- Dellavedova last 15 overall: 13-2 record, 55% total points won, 43% return points won.
- Castelnuovo last 15 overall: 5-10 record, 48.5% total points won, 35.9% return points won.
- Dellavedova last 15 on hard: 13-2 record; Castelnuovo last 15 on hard: 3-5 record.
- Castelnuovo's last five matches include three wins in the current tournament, but he lost to Kuan-Shou Chen in his most recent match.
The two met once before, in April 2026 on indoor hard, with Castelnuovo ranked 455 and Dellavedova 299.
Castelnuovo won that match despite losing the second set 0-6, and he converted 50% of break points while saving 75% on first serve. Dellavedova's current hard-court dominance is stronger than his form back then, but this H2H result suggests Castelnuovo has a tactical blueprint that could make the match closer than the rankings suggest.
- H2H: Castelnuovo def. Dellavedova 6-4, 0-6, 6-2 on 2026-04-10 (indoor hard).
- In that match, Castelnuovo won 75% of first-serve points and 50% of break points.
- Dellavedova won 67% of first-serve points and 65% of second-serve points but lost the match.
Dellavedova's first-serve percentage is 65.9% and he wins 58% of second-serve points. Castelnuovo's first-serve percentage is 54.8% and he wins 48.3% of second-serve points.
Dellavedova's superior serving and returning should give him more free points and break opportunities. Castelnuovo's lower first-serve percentage and weaker second serve could be exploited, especially if Dellavedova maintains his 52% break point conversion rate. However, Castelnuovo's higher ace count (6.4 per match vs 3.8) shows he can still win quick points on serve.
- Dellavedova hard-court last 15: 71.8% first-serve points won, 58% second-serve points won, 43% return points won.
- Castelnuovo hard-court last 15: 69% first-serve points won, 48.3% second-serve points won, 36.8% return points won.
- Dellavedova converts 52% of break points; Castelnuovo converts 39.1%.

BetBugs edges

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BetBugs probabilities

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Result1 of 1 landed

Signal quality High · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.36
The read
Dellavedova's dominant recent hard-court form and superior return/break profile give him a clear structural edge over Castelnuovo.
- Last 15 overall record: Dellavedova 13-2 (86.7%) vs Castelnuovo 5-10 (33.3%)
- Last 15 hard-court record: Dellavedova 13-2 (86.7%) vs Castelnuovo 3-5 (37.5%)
- Last 15 return points won: Dellavedova 43.0% vs Castelnuovo 35.9%
- Last 15 break point conversion: Dellavedova 52.0% vs Castelnuovo 33.7%
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonMatthew DellavedovaEstimated chance78%

Games3 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Dellavedova's efficient straight-set wins and Castelnuovo's inability to extend sets point to a relatively short match.
- Dellavedova's last 15 matches average 19.9 total games
- Castelnuovo's last 15 matches average 22.9 total games
- Dellavedova has won 8 of his last 10 matches in straight sets with lopsided scores
BetBugs · Total GameswonUnder 21.5Estimated chance62%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.91
The read
Dellavedova's first-set dominance and Castelnuovo's slow starts make a sub-9.5-game first set likely.
- Dellavedova's last 10 first sets: 6-1, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1, 6-3, 7-5, 6-1, 6-2, 7-6, 6-3 (average 8.9 games)
- Castelnuovo's last 5 first sets: 6-7, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 4-6 (average 9.6 games)
- Dellavedova often breaks early and controls first sets
BetBugs · Set 1 Total GameslostUnder 9.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Dellavedova's consistent large-margin wins suggest he can cover a -3.5 game handicap against a struggling opponent.
- Dellavedova's average game margin in wins: +6.3 games
- Castelnuovo's average game margin in losses: -4.1 games
- Dellavedova has covered -3.5 in 9 of his last 13 wins
BetBugs · Game HandicapwonMatthew Dellavedova -3.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.91
The read
Dellavedova's second-set blowouts and Castelnuovo's occasional resistance still favor a low-game second set.
- Dellavedova's last 10 second sets: 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 (average 7.6 games)
- Castelnuovo's last 5 second sets: 7-6, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6, 6-2 (average 9.4 games)
- Dellavedova often closes out matches with dominant second sets
BetBugs · Set 2 Total GameswonUnder 9.5Estimated chance58%

Sets1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.36
The read
Dellavedova's fast starts and Castelnuovo's recent first-set struggles make the Australian the likely set 1 winner.
- Dellavedova has won 9 of his last 10 first sets, often by wide margins (6-1, 6-2, 6-2)
- Castelnuovo lost the first set in 4 of his last 5 matches
- Dellavedova first-set win conversion career: 89%
BetBugs · Set 1 WinnerlostMatthew DellavedovaEstimated chance72%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.36
The read
Dellavedova's sustained level through sets and Castelnuovo's fading form in second sets support another Dellavedova set win.
- Dellavedova has won 12 of his last 15 second sets
- Castelnuovo has lost 8 of his last 15 second sets
- Dellavedova's second-set dominance is consistent with his overall 81.8% sets-won rate
BetBugs · Set 2 WinnerwonMatthew DellavedovaEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Dellavedova's straight-set dominance and Castelnuovo's inability to force deciders make a two-set match probable.
- Dellavedova has won 11 of his last 15 matches in straight sets
- Castelnuovo has lost 8 of his last 15 matches in straight sets
- Dellavedova's sets-won rate is 81.8% vs Castelnuovo's 40.0%
BetBugs · Total SetslostUnder 2.5Estimated chance65%

Match stats1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Dellavedova's ability to break serve and win sets comfortably reduces the likelihood of a tiebreak.
- Dellavedova has played only 2 tiebreaks in his last 15 matches
- Castelnuovo has played 5 tiebreaks in his last 15 matches
- Dellavedova's dominant sets often end before 6-6
BetBugs · Tiebreak in MatchwonNoEstimated chance62%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both players contribute aces, and the combined average slightly exceeds the 9.5 line, though Dellavedova's lower ace rate adds uncertainty.
- Castelnuovo averages 6.3 aces per match in last 15
- Dellavedova averages 3.8 aces per match in last 15
- Combined average aces per match: 10.1
BetBugs · Total Acesnot gradableOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Dellavedova's excellent serving discipline keeps the combined double-fault total below the line, though Castelnuovo's higher rate adds risk.
- Castelnuovo averages 3.3 double faults per match in last 15
- Dellavedova averages 0.8 double faults per match in last 15
- Combined average double faults per match: 4.1
BetBugs · Total Double Faultsnot gradableUnder 4.5Estimated chance55%

Head-to-Head

1-0 (1 meetings)

W6-4 0-6 6-2Luca Castelnuovo#455vMatthew Dellavedova#299Apr 10, 2026

1 total meetings

Luca Castelnuovo

5W 10L

6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-1—Kuan-Shou Chen

6-4 6-4#303Yanki Erel

3-6 7-6(5) 6-1—Hiromasa Koyama

6-4 7-6(4)#454Moerani Bouzige

6-4 6-2#618Alexander Vasilev

7-5 6-4#353Antoine Ghibaudo

6-4 6-7(2) 6-3#266Max Basing

7-6(4) 6-3#543Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong

6-3 6-3#620Gabriel Ghetu

6-3 3-6 7-5#285Franco Agamenone

3-6 6-2 6-3#522Milos Karol

6-0 6-2#552Fares Zakaria

6-1 6-4#143Jurij Rodionov

6-4 6-2#602Mario Gonzalez Fernandez

7-5 6-4#420Semen Pankin

Matthew Dellavedova

13W 2L

6-1 6-2#482Kasidit Samrej

6-4 6-2#880Kristjan Tamm

6-2 6-2#518Tai Sach

6-1 6-2#668Keisuke Saitoh

6-3 6-2#297Yu Hsiou Hsu

7-5 6-2#556Shunsuke Mitsui

6-1 6-2—Hiromasa Koyama

6-2 6-4#518Tai Sach

7-6(1) 6-0—Jeffrey Hsu

3-6 7-6(4) 6-4#815Kousuke Ogura

6-4 1-6 7-6(3)#684Shinji Hazawa

7-5 7-6(3)—Matthew Shearer

6-3 6-2—Daniil Sarksian

6-3 3-6 6-0#662Yuki Mochizuki

6-3 6-2#689Isaac Becroft

Stat Battle

Last 15 match performance, compared side by side.

LCLuca CastelnuovoCastelnuovo

Last 15

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9 core stats · 0 even

Matthew DellavedovaDellavedovaMD

Matthew Dellavedova carries the stronger recent form — Luca Castelnuovo's route runs through serve.

Serve · 1–4

1st Serve In57.4%+8.5pp65.9%

1st Serve Won69.5%+2.3pp71.8%

2nd Serve Won49.5%+8.5pp58.0%

Aces / Match6.3+2.53.8

Double Faults / Match3.32.5 fewer0.8

Return · 0–1

Return Pts Won35.9%+7.1pp43.0%

Pressure · 0–2

Break Pts Converted33.7%+18.3pp52.0%

Break Pts Saved54.2%+13.7pp67.9%

Points · 0–1

Total Pts Won48.5%+6.5pp55.0%

Serve · 1–4

57.4%1st Serve In+8.5pp65.9%

69.5%1st Serve Won+2.3pp71.8%

49.5%2nd Serve Won+8.5pp58.0%

6.3Aces / Match+2.53.8

3.3Double Faults / Match2.5 fewer0.8

Return · 0–1

35.9%Return Pts Won+7.1pp43.0%

Pressure · 0–2

33.7%Break Pts Converted+18.3pp52.0%

54.2%Break Pts Saved+13.7pp67.9%

Points · 0–1

48.5%Total Pts Won+6.5pp55.0%

Luca Castelnuovo

Matthew Dellavedova

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BetBugs edges

Matthew Dellavedova

Under 9.5

Under 9.5

Matthew Dellavedova

Matthew Dellavedova

Result1 of 1 landed

Games3 of 4 landed

Sets1 of 3 landed

Match stats1 of 1 landed

Head-to-Head

Luca Castelnuovo

Matthew Dellavedova

Stat Battle