N. Waldner has seen better days on the court, with a career baseline hovering around 56%, indicating challenges particularly on hard surfaces. His current trajectory suggests he's in a declining phase, with recent matches reflecting a struggle to find his rhythm. Waldner's last five outings have yielded no wins, leaving him in need of a breakthrough.
In his latest appearances, Waldner faced tough competition, including a loss against M. Wiskandt and a recent draw with L. Djere. His recent form shows zero wins in five matches, highlighting a pressing need for improvement. As he steps into Kitzbuhel, the pressure mounts to turn the tide against familiar foes.
Match results: N. Waldner
18 Jul 2026Kitzbuhel
N. Waldner
L. Djere
00
L
16 Jul 2026M25 Kramsach
N. Waldner
M. Wiskandt
02
36
36
L
14 Jul 2026M25 Kramsach
N. Waldner
J. Vrtilka
21
75
26
64
W
2 Jul 2026M15 Store
N. Waldner
M. Retelj
02
26
36
L
1 Jul 2026M15 Store
M. Hribar
N. Waldner
02
36
26
W
24 Jun 2026M15 Slovenska Bistrica
J. Hallquist Lithen
N. Waldner
20
63
61
L
17 Jun 2026M25 Klosters
N. Waldner
L. Wessels
01
46
L
19 May 2026M15 Litija
N. Waldner
T. Papamalamis
02
36
46
L
26 Apr 2026Mauthausen
A. Martinez
N. Waldner
20
62
61
L
19 Mar 2026M15 Monastir 10
T. A. Pernas
N. Waldner
20
64
62
L
L. Djere
Player Overview
L. Djere has demonstrated a solid baseline performance, typically around 53%, which has served him well on clay. However, his current form is stable, lacking the upward momentum needed to elevate his game. Despite showing promise in earlier rounds, his recent results indicate a mixed bag, with fluctuations in performance that need addressing.
N. Waldner has struggled recently, winning only 2 out of his last 10 matches, with a total of 4 sets won and 16 sets lost. In contrast, L. Djere has shown better form, winning 6 out of his last 10 matches, with 14 sets won and only 9 sets lost. This stark difference in recent performance indicates that Djere enters this match with a significant advantage.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In terms of overall performance, L. Djere's recent form is much stronger compared to N. Waldner's. Djere has a goals for per game average of 1.4, while Waldner's is just 0.4. Furthermore, Waldner has lost more matches than he has won in his last 10, while Djere has a positive goal difference. This suggests that Djere is likely to capitalize on Waldner's weaknesses during their match.
N. Waldner — L. Djere Prediction
Considering the recent forms and overall statistics, L. Djere is predicted to win this match against N. Waldner. The expected outcome is a straight-sets victory for Djere, likely with a score of 2:0. Waldner's recent struggles and Djere's superior performance suggest that Djere will dominate the match.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - L. Djere, Set 2 - L. Djere
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 2
Break points: 4
Djere's ability to win points on his serve and capitalize on Waldner's weaknesses will be crucial. Given Waldner's recent form, Djere is expected to maintain pressure throughout the match, potentially breaking Waldner's serve multiple times.
3 Reasons Why L. Djere Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors L. Djere 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors L. Djere.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, L. Djere has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than N. Waldner, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
18.07.2026 13:00Kitzbuhel
N. Waldner
L. Djere
02
0011
35
21
14
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