A. Walton has established himself as a formidable competitor with a career win percentage of 60.3%, showcasing a solid baseline of performance. His recent two-year trajectory has been strong, with a win rate of 54.5% that reflects an upward trend, particularly evident in his last five matches where he has won all. Walton's Elo rating of 2006 indicates he’s among the higher echelons of players, particularly excelling on hard courts.
Arriving at this match, Walton has experienced a mixed bag in recent competitions. Despite a tough loss against Henry Wendelken in London, he bounced back with three consecutive victories at home in Tyler, including a straight-sets win over Andre Ilagan. This mix of results suggests Walton is gaining confidence, especially on home soil. Facing Alessandro Ghibaudo, he will look to extend his winning streak and capitalize on his recent form.
Match results: A. Walton
21 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
A. Walton
Alessandro Ghibaudo
20
64
61
W
20 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
A. Walton
Federico Bondioli
20
61
75
W
13 Jun 2026ATP London
Henry Wendelken
A. Walton
20
63
63
L
7 Jun 2026Tyler
A. Walton
Andre Ilagan
20
75
61
W
6 Jun 2026Tyler
A. Walton
Lucas Draxl
20
64
64
W
5 Jun 2026Tyler
A. Walton
T. Legout
20
62
62
W
5 Jun 2026Tyler
A. Walton
Alex Martin
20
62
62
W
3 Jun 2026Tyler
A. Walton
Wu Tung-Lin
21
46
61
W
28 May 2026ATP French Open
Z. Svajda
A. Walton
30
63
64
62
L
26 May 2026ATP French Open
A. Walton
Daniil Medvedev
32
62
16
61
16
64
W
Alessandro Ghibaudo
Player Overview
Alessandro Ghibaudo has carved out a respectable career with a win percentage of 56.6%, but his current form reveals a more challenging narrative. Over the last two years, he has maintained a win rate of 61.0%, indicating some consistency, though his recent matches show a stable trend rather than improvement. Ghibaudo's Elo rating of 1753 places him below Walton in terms of overall competitiveness, particularly on grass where he has struggled.
In the lead-up to this match, Ghibaudo secured a decisive victory against Petr Bar Biryukov but has suffered defeats against tougher opponents like Miaomiao Zheng and Oliver Okonkwo. His recent form lacks momentum, with losses in his previous matches overshadowing the recent win. As he faces Walton, Ghibaudo will need to draw on his experience to overcome a player who is currently riding a wave of success.
Match results: Alessandro Ghibaudo
21 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
A. Walton
Alessandro Ghibaudo
20
64
61
L
20 Jun 2026ATP Mallorca
Alessandro Ghibaudo
Petr Bar Biryukov
20
62
64
W
8 Jun 2026Ilkley
Oliver Okonkwo
Alessandro Ghibaudo
21
36
63
64
L
31 May 2026Birmingham
James Watt
Alessandro Ghibaudo
10
64
L
18 May 2026ATP French Open
Alessandro Ghibaudo
Miaomiao Zheng
02
46
26
L
11 May 2026Tunis
Facundo Agamenone
Alessandro Ghibaudo
10
63
L
10 May 2026Tunis
Sofiane Nsairi
Alessandro Ghibaudo
12
63
57
16
W
2 May 2026Shymkent 2
Alessandro Ghibaudo
Manas Dhamne
02
46
36
L
1 May 2026Shymkent 2
Alessandro Ghibaudo
Andrej Nedic
21
36
64
60
W
29 Apr 2026Shymkent 2
Alessandro Ghibaudo
Samuele Pieri
21
57
62
63
W
Players Analysis
Adam Walton has shown impressive form leading up to this match, winning all of his last five matches, including a dominant performance in the final against Alessandro Ghibaudo where he won 2-0. Walton's recent victories have been characterized by strong serving, with a notable ace percentage of 9.1% in his last matches. In contrast, Alessandro Ghibaudo has struggled recently, winning only 60% of his last ten matches, with a recent loss in the quarter-finals of the ATP French Open.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their only previous encounter, Walton defeated Ghibaudo convincingly with a score of 2-0, winning the sets 6-4 and 6-1. Walton's recent performance indicates a strong upward trend, with a win percentage of 80% over his last ten matches. Ghibaudo, on the other hand, has a win percentage of only 60% in the same timeframe. Walton's serve has been particularly effective, with a high first serve win percentage of 71.6% recently, while Ghibaudo has struggled with a higher double fault rate of 4.2%.
A. Walton — Alessandro Ghibaudo Prediction
Given Adam Walton's recent form and his previous victory over Alessandro Ghibaudo, he is favored to win this match. Walton's strong serving and overall performance suggest he will likely secure another straight-sets victory. The predicted score is 2-0 in favor of Walton.
Final score in sets: 2-0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: Adam Walton, Set 2: Adam Walton
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 2
Break points: 3
Walton is expected to dominate the match with his powerful serve and aggressive baseline play. He will likely look to capitalize on Ghibaudo's weaknesses, particularly by targeting his second serve and applying pressure during crucial points. If Walton maintains his current level of play, he should be able to control the match effectively.
3 Reasons Why A. Walton Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors A. Walton 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors A. Walton.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, A. Walton has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Alessandro Ghibaudo, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
21.06.2026 11:00ATP Mallorca
A. Walton
Alessandro Ghibaudo
20
1100
52
24
31
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