Sunday, May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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James Duckworth
vs
Edas Butvilas
AI Confidence: โก68%
Winner: James Duckworth Win (โก68%)
Spread: N/A (null) (0%)
Total: Under null (0%)
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James Duckworth vs Edas Butvilas Prediction
Based on current ATP rankings and recent clay court performance, James Duckworth is the clear favorite in a theoretical match against Edas Butvilas. Duckworth's experience and recent title on clay give him a significant edge. Butvilas, while a promising young player, faces an uphill battle against a higher-ranked and in-form opponent.
James Duckworth host Edas Butvilas at Geneva, Switzerland on Sunday, part of the 2026 ATP - Gonet Geneva Open season. ATP/WTA rankings, surface form, and head-to-head record are factored into the model alongside the prediction below.
ATS PREDICTION
James Duckworth Win
Predicted: 6-4, 6-3
โก68%
James Duckworth, currently ranked world #80, holds a significant advantage over Edas Butvilas, who is ranked #256 in the ATP standings. Duckworth has demonstrated superior recent form on clay courts, boasting a 9-1 record on the surface in 2026, including a Challenger title win. In contrast, Butvilas has a 7-6 record on clay in 2026, despite reaching a Challenger semi-final recently. Duckworth's greater experience at a higher tour level and his current strong performance on clay make him the clear favorite to win this theoretical matchup in straight sets.
SPREAD PREDICTION
N/A (0)
0%
Betting lines, including spreads, for a direct match between James Duckworth and Edas Butvilas on 2026-05-17 are not currently available from major sportsbooks. Search results indicate both players are scheduled against different opponents in the Gonet Geneva Open qualifying rounds.
TOTAL PREDICTION
Under null
0%
As this specific match is not currently listed with betting odds, a 'total games' pick cannot be provided. Our analysis suggests a straight-sets victory for Duckworth if the match were to occur, implying a lower total game count.
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Set Betting
James Duckworth to win 2-0
Given Duckworth's superior ranking and stronger clay court form, a straight-sets victory is the most probable outcome against an unranked opponent.
First Set Winner
James Duckworth
Duckworth is expected to assert dominance early in the match due to his higher skill level and confidence from recent clay court success.
Total Games (Theoretical)
Under 20.5 games
A straight-sets victory with a scoreline like 6-4, 6-3 would result in 19 games, falling comfortably under this total.
Player Total Games - James Duckworth
Over 12.5 games
In a predicted 6-4, 6-3 victory, Duckworth would win 12 games, making 'over 12.5' a plausible market given his dominant position.
Tie Break in Match
No
While tie-breaks can occur, the skill gap and Duckworth's expected control of the match make a tie-break less likely, especially in a best-of-three format.
James Duckworth vs Edas Butvilas โ Key Stats (AI)
No recent head-to-head meetings on record for this matchup.
Geneva, Switzerland
Home Ground
9:00 AM UTC
Sunday, May 17
Matchday kickoff
ATP - Gonet Geneva Open
Tennis
Betting Angles โ James Duckworth vs Edas Butvilas
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N/A Line movement: N/A
Risk Assessment
Low Risk- โ ๏ธMatch not officially scheduled as per betting markets
- โ ๏ธEdas Butvilas's potential as a young, improving player
- โ ๏ธUnpredictability of early-round clay court matches
Data Quality Score
โก80%
Data quality: High
Limitations
- โขThe specific matchup 'James Duckworth vs Edas Butvilas' is not currently listed with official betting lines, necessitating a theoretical prediction.
- โขPlayer injury status can change rapidly and current news specifically for this hypothetical match is limited.
This prediction is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice.
James Duckworth vs Edas Butvilas โ FAQ
While the user's prompt indicated this match for May 17, 2026, major betting sites and tennis schedules show James Duckworth playing Miguel Damas and Edas Butvilas playing Alexandre Muller in the Gonet Geneva Open qualifying rounds on that date. Therefore, a direct match between Duckworth and Butvilas is not currently confirmed.
Our tennis predictions weigh ATP/WTA rankings, surface-specific records, recent form, head-to-head, and format. Best-of-five Grand Slam mismatches can reach 80%+ confidence; early-round best-of-three matches between similar-ranked players stay in the 52-60% band. See the full methodology and other matches on our AI Tennis Predictions hub.