Yifan Bu is carving out his identity on the grass courts, bolstered by a solid career baseline win percentage of 61.6% across 310 matches. Over the last two years, he has maintained a balanced record of 50%, but recent results show a promising upward trend, highlighted by a 90% win rate in his last ten matches. His Elo rating of 1976 reflects his competitive prowess on various surfaces, including a notable performance on hard courts.
Bu arrives at Wimbledon after a series of victories in Ilkley, where he won all five matches leading up to this tournament. His recent form suggests he is gaining confidence, especially after a decisive win against L. Riedi. As he steps onto the grass, expectations are high; he will look to capitalize on his recent success against a struggling opponent.
Match results: Yifan Bu
22 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
Yifan Bu
Hugo Dellien
20
64
60
W
16 Jun 2026Nottingham
Yifan Bu
O. Virtanen
00
L
14 Jun 2026Ilkley
J. Fearnley
Yifan Bu
01
36
W
13 Jun 2026Ilkley
D. Sweeny
Yifan Bu
02
W
13 Jun 2026Ilkley
Maksym Lajal
Yifan Bu
02
46
16
W
11 Jun 2026Ilkley
Yifan Bu
L. Riedi
10
W
10 Jun 2026Ilkley
Yifan Bu
Clément Rodesch
10
75
W
7 Jun 2026Birmingham
Yifan Bu
O. Virtanen
21
26
63
W
7 Jun 2026Birmingham
Alex Fery
Yifan Bu
12
26
63
36
W
5 Jun 2026Birmingham
Yifan Bu
Maksym Lajal
20
75
64
W
Hugo Dellien
Player Overview
Hugo Dellien, with a career win percentage of 61.4% over 860 matches, faces a challenging moment in his career. His current two-year trajectory shows a win rate of 58.1%, but his form is on a downward slope, capturing only 60% of his last five matches. Struggling on grass, his Elo of 1914 indicates he has historically performed better on clay and hard courts.
Dellien’s recent outings have been marked by disappointment, with losses in his last three matches, including a poor showing at the ATP French Open where he fell to V. Royer. With no wins in his last five matches, he enters Wimbledon in dire need of a turnaround. If he cannot find his footing against Bu, the tournament could quickly become a washout for him.
Match results: Hugo Dellien
22 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
Yifan Bu
Hugo Dellien
20
64
60
L
2 Jun 2026Heilbronn
Hugo Dellien
Max Schoenhaus
02
36
57
L
24 May 2026ATP French Open
Hugo Dellien
V. Royer
03
46
26
26
L
22 May 2026ATP French Open
R. Carballes Baena
Hugo Dellien
12
36
63
16
W
20 May 2026ATP French Open
Marin Dodig
Hugo Dellien
02
16
46
W
19 May 2026ATP French Open
S. Cuenin
Hugo Dellien
02
46
46
W
15 May 2026Oeiras 6
Hugo Dellien
Laslo Djere
23
00
L
14 May 2026Oeiras 6
Bashir Hassan
Hugo Dellien
02
57
35
W
13 May 2026Oeiras 6
Zdenek Kolar
Hugo Dellien
12
46
64
W
12 May 2026Oeiras 6
Francisco Diaz Acosta
Hugo Dellien
01
26
W
Players Analysis
Yifan Bu has demonstrated impressive form leading up to this match, winning 9 out of his last 10 matches, including a strong performance in the quarter-finals of the ATP Wimbledon where he defeated Hugo Dellien 2-0. His recent matches indicate a solid ability to close out games, particularly on grass, where he has shown adaptability and resilience. In contrast, Hugo Dellien has struggled recently, losing 6 out of his last 10 matches, including a disappointing exit at the French Open. His recent form suggests he may be struggling with consistency, particularly on grass.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their last encounter, Yifan Bu dominated Hugo Dellien, winning in straight sets with a score of 2-0, showcasing his superior serve and return game. Bu's serve statistics indicate a high first serve percentage and a strong winning rate on both first and second serves, which will be crucial in a best-of-5 format. Dellien, on the other hand, has a higher double fault percentage and has struggled to convert break points in recent matches, which could be detrimental against a player of Bu's caliber. The head-to-head record favors Bu, who has won their only previous meeting convincingly.
Yifan Bu — Hugo Dellien Prediction
Given the current form and head-to-head results, Yifan Bu is favored to win this match against Hugo Dellien. Bu's recent performances, particularly on grass, combined with Dellien's struggles, suggest a likely outcome of Bu winning in straight sets. The predicted score is 3-0, with Bu taking the first set 6-4, followed by a dominant 6-0 in the second set.
Final score in sets: 3-0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: Yifan Bu, Set 2: Yifan Bu, Set 3: Yifan Bu
Expected aces: 10
Double faults: 2
Break points: 5
In terms of tactical expectations, Yifan Bu is likely to employ aggressive baseline play, utilizing his powerful serve to set up points and dictate the tempo. He may target Dellien's weaker second serve to create break point opportunities, while Dellien will need to focus on improving his serve reliability to stay competitive.
3 Reasons Why Yifan Bu Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors Yifan Bu 3:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors Yifan Bu.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, Yifan Bu has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Hugo Dellien, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
22.06.2026 12:00Wimbledon
Yifan Bu
Hugo Dellien
30
111000
105
24
52
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