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Arthur Weber #405France0Ilia Simakin #269Russia2

Sets 4-6 · 6-7Sun 13 Sept 2026, 03:10 Predictions gradedFinalHard

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Player Profiles

Ranking advantageIlia Simakin · 136 places

Arthur Weber

France

Weber, 34, is the left-hander in this matchup. His highest ATP singles ranking was No. 303 in October 2023, and hard is listed as his preferred surface.

Current ranking: #405
Peak ranking: #303 · 2023
Current age: 34
Preferred surface: Hard
Hand: Left handed
Height: 185 cm

Ilia Simakin

Russia

Reached a career-high No. 214 on 2 February 2026. His 2026 ITF-recorded results were stronger on hard courts than clay.

Current ranking: #269
Peak ranking: #214 · 2026
Current age: 22
Preferred surface: Hard
Hand: Right handed
Height: 193 cm

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 12 Sep 2026, 15:31 · Europe/Bucharest

Ilia Simakin is the clear favorite over Arthur Weber based on superior hard-court form, ranking, and serve dominance.

However, the match winner odds offer no value, so bettors should focus on the total aces market (over 8.5) or consider Weber on a game handicap.

Context

Simakin, 22, is ranked 275 and has built a 32-8 hard-court record in 2026, relying on a big serve that averages 7.6 aces per match in his last 14 hard-court matches.
Simakin's recent hard-court record is 13-1, with wins over players ranked as high as 293, while Weber's 11-4 run has come mostly against opponents ranked outside the top 300. Simakin also holds a clear edge in first-serve points won (76.6% vs 70.7%) and aces per match (7.6 vs 1.7), which should give him more free points in this final. Weber's superior return points won (47% vs 41.5%) could keep him competitive, but the overall form and serve numbers favor Simakin.
- Simakin's last 14 hard-court matches: 13 wins, 1 loss (92.9% win rate).
- Weber's last 15 hard-court matches: 11 wins, 4 losses (73.3% win rate).
- Simakin's first-serve points won on hard courts: 76.6%; Weber's: 70.7%.
- Simakin averages 7.6 aces per match on hard courts; Weber averages 1.7.
Simakin, 24, is the higher-ranked player at No. 275 and arrives after winning the Zhangjiagang Challenger on 6 September.
He then reached the Phan Thiet final in the following week, meaning back-to-back Challenger weeks with a short turnaround. That accumulated match load could reduce his freshness against Weber, who has had lighter recent matches.
- He beat Kasidit Samrej 6-3, 6-1 in the Zhangjiagang final on 6 September 2026.
- Stored recent sample: 5 wins from 5 tracked matches.
ConfirmedSources checked 12 Sep 2026, 15:31 · Europe/BucharestTennis.com — Kasidit Samrej vs Ilia Simakinwww.tennis.com · 6 Sep 2026
Weber, 27, is a left-hander ranked 405 who has won 19 of 30 hard-court matches in 2026, often grinding out wins with consistent returning.
Weber's return points won percentage of 47% is significantly higher than Simakin's 41.5%, and he converts break points at 50.4% compared to Simakin's 46.4%. If Weber can extend rallies and force Simakin into second serves, he may create more break opportunities. However, Simakin's strong first-serve numbers mean Weber will need to capitalize on the limited chances he gets.
- Weber's return points won on hard courts: 47%; Simakin's: 41.5%.
- Weber's break point conversion on hard courts: 50.4%; Simakin's: 46.4%.
- Simakin's first-serve points won on hard courts: 76.6%, limiting return opportunities.
Simakin's last five matches include three that went to a deciding set, with an average duration of 104 minutes on hard courts.
Simakin has spent more time on court recently, including a three-set win over Max Purcell in the semifinal, while Weber has cruised through his last five matches without dropping a set. In a best-of-three final, Weber's fresher legs could be an advantage if the match extends, but Simakin's superior serve may allow him to keep points shorter and manage his energy.
- Simakin's last five matches: three went to three sets, including a 6-3 2-6 6-2 win over Max Purcell.
- Weber's last five matches: all straight-set wins, with two 6-0 6-0 victories.
- Simakin's average match duration on hard courts: 104.3 minutes; Weber's: 89.8 minutes.

BetBugs edges

Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.

Other edges · 1

The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.

Match WinnerwonUncertainty band: Lean

Ilia Simakin

1.22fair 1.61

BetBugs 62% · Market 82%

0.0ppshort

Simakin's superior hard-court form, ranking, and serve advantage make him the likely winner.

BetBugs probabilities

How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.

Result1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.22
The read
Simakin's superior hard-court form, ranking, and serve advantage make him the likely winner.
- Simakin last15 hard record 13-1 (92.9%), Weber 11-4 (73.3%)
- Simakin ranking 275 vs Weber 405
- Simakin first serve points won 75.3% vs Weber 70.7%
- Simakin aces per match 7.1 vs Weber 1.7
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonIlia SimakinEstimated chance62%

Games2 of 2 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Both players have competitive recent matches, suggesting a total games line above 21.5 is plausible.
- Weber average match duration 89.8 min, Simakin 103.3 min
- Simakin recent matches often go to 20+ games
- Weber games won 60.1%, Simakin 58%
BetBugs · Total GameswonOver 21.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
The first set is likely to be competitive with both players holding serve early.
- Weber first set average games 9.3
- Simakin first set average games 9.7
- Both players have strong first serve points won
BetBugs · Set 1 Total GameswonOver 9.5Estimated chance52%

Sets1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Simakin's strong serve and recent dominance give him a slight edge in the opening set.
- Simakin first set win conversion 91% career
- Weber first set win conversion 92% career
- Simakin recent first sets often won comfortably
BetBugs · Set 1 WinnerwonIlia SimakinEstimated chance58%

Match stats0 of 0 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Simakin's high ace count alone pushes the total aces over 8.5.
- Simakin aces per match 7.1
- Weber aces per match 1.7
- Combined average aces 8.8
BetBugs · Total Acesnot gradableOver 8.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Simakin's higher double fault rate makes over 4.5 total double faults likely.
- Simakin double faults per match 3.1
- Weber double faults per match 1.1
- Combined average double faults 4.2
BetBugs · Total Double Faultsnot gradableOver 4.5Estimated chance55%

Previous match context available

Arthur Weber

11W 4L

6-4 6-4#396Yuta Shimizu 7-6(5) 6-2#560Filip Peliwo

6-0 6-0#516Tai Sach

6-0 6-0—Tran Quoc Cuong

7-5 7-6(5)#460Moerani Bouzige

6-1 6-2#1330Thantub Suksumrarn

6-2 7-5#890Thanapet Chanta

6-3 6-0#1229Jordan Hasson

6-4 6-3—Veerawit Kamput

7-5 6-4#880Kristjan Tamm

6-4 6-2#628Tsung-Hao Huang

6-3 6-4#303Florent Bax

2-6 6-1 6-3#563Fausto Tabacco

6-3 6-2—Louis Larue

6-2 6-0#883Nicolas Jadoun

Ilia Simakin

13W 2L

6-3 2-6 6-2#803Max Purcell

6-4 6-3#353Philip Sekulic

6-2 6-0#513Enzo Aguiard

7-6(7) 2-6 6-2#485Sergio Callejon Hernando

6-3 6-1#486Kasidit Samrej

6-3 6-7(3) 6-3#551Mitsuki Wei Kang Leong

7-6(5) 6-4#393Ilya Ivashka

7-5 6-2#293Matthew Dellavedova

6-1 6-2#444Denis Yevseyev

5-7 6-2 6-3#343Lucas Poullain

7-6(5) 7-6(2)#356Antoine Ghibaudo

6-0 6-7(7) 6-4#303Florent Bax

6-3 7-6(4)#323Fajing Sun

5-7 6-3 6-4#500Adrian Boitan

7-5 6-3#189Lautaro Midon

Stat Battle

Last 15 match performance, compared side by side.

AWArthur WeberWeber

Last 15

4–4

9 core stats · 1 even

Ilia SimakinSimakinIS

Dead-even recent form — the edges are in serve.

Serve · 1–3 · 1 even

1st Serve In61.4%—61.1%

1st Serve Won70.7%+4.6pp75.3%

2nd Serve Won50.8%+3.9pp54.7%

Aces / Match1.7+5.47.1

Double Faults / Match1.12.0 fewer3.1

Return · 1–0

Return Pts Won47.0%+5.6pp41.4%

Pressure · 1–1

Break Pts Converted50.4%+4.7pp45.7%

Break Pts Saved49.2%+9.4pp58.6%

Points · 1–0

Total Pts Won54.8%+1.0pp53.8%

Serve · 1–3 · 1 even

61.4%1st Serve In—61.1%

70.7%1st Serve Won+4.6pp75.3%

50.8%2nd Serve Won+3.9pp54.7%

1.7Aces / Match+5.47.1

1.1Double Faults / Match2.0 fewer3.1

Return · 1–0

47.0%Return Pts Won+5.6pp41.4%

Pressure · 1–1

50.4%Break Pts Converted+4.7pp45.7%

49.2%Break Pts Saved+9.4pp58.6%

Points · 1–0

54.8%Total Pts Won+1.0pp53.8%