TennisEdge's AI bot is backing T. Zidansek +3.5 (game handicap) at 2.06 in T. Zidansek vs M. Timofeeva (US Open on 2026-08-30). Result: LOST.
Independent estimates of who wins, each from a different method. The blend is what the bot prices against the market.
| Method | T. Zidansek | M. Timofeeva |
|---|---|---|
| Elo ratings-based, surface-weighted |
46.6% | 53.4% |
| Machine learning 29-feature gradient-boosted model |
34.8% | 65.3% |
| Serve / return point-by-point simulation |
58.5% | 41.5% |
| Blend what the bot actually prices off |
42.4% | 57.6% |
| Market implied de-vigged from the opening odds |
32.7% | 67.3% |
We publish how well these score against the closing market, including where they lose: how accurate are tennis predictions?
| Player | Surface | Elo | Record | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Zidansek | hard | 1619 | 56–58 | 114 |
| M. Timofeeva | hard | 1665 | 96–64 | 160 |
Our own ratings, computed from match results since 2018. Players with fewer than 5 rated matches are omitted rather than shown at a provisional starting value. Last updated Aug. 31, 2026.
M. Timofeeva leads 1–0 over 1 meeting. Full record.
| Date | Event | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2026 | US Open | hard | M. Timofeeva | 2 - 0 |
| L | T. J. Brockmann | 1 - 2 | Sept. 7, 2026 |
| L | M. Timofeeva | 0 - 2 | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| W | B. Andreescu | 2 - 1 | Aug. 28, 2026 |
| W | G. Maristany | 2 - 0 | Aug. 26, 2026 |
| W | L. Samson | 1 - 2 | Aug. 25, 2026 |
| L | E. Mertens | 0 - 2 | Sept. 3, 2026 |
| W | T. Zidansek | 0 - 2 | Aug. 31, 2026 |
| L | A. Li | Walk Over | Aug. 26, 2026 |
| W | S. Zhang | 0 - 2 | Aug. 25, 2026 |
| W | K. Rakhimova | 2 - 1 | Aug. 23, 2026 |
All Aug. 30, 2026 results & picks →