Ilia Simakin vs Liam Draxl predictions, May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

ATP Roland Garros, Stade Roland-Garros (Paris) on Monday,

Simakin

Liam Draxl

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In an enticing first-round match at the ATP Roland Garros, Ilia Simakin faces off against Liam Draxl on May 18, 2026. The encounter will take place on home soil for Simakin, who looks to capitalize on local support despite a tough stretch of form. He has secured victory in only 1 of his last 5 matches, indicating potential struggles with consistency and confidence.

Conversely, Liam Draxl enters the match with slightly better momentum, having won 2 out of his last 5 encounters. Draxl’s performance has shown marked improvement in recent outings, demonstrating both tactical acumen and adaptability on the court, which could prove pivotal in this matchup.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.25 for Simakin and a strong 1.33 for Draxl, reflecting a perceived advantage for the visitor. The statistical analysis suggests a probability of 32.2% for a home win against a 67.8% likelihood for Draxl’s victory, with a predicted final score of 0:2.

Overall, while Simakin will aim to leverage his home advantage, Draxl’s recent form and stronger performance metrics suggest he holds the edge heading into this clash. As always, the unpredictability of sport keeps the outcome open.

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Simakin
29.4%		 Draxl
70.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 3.13 1.33

Latest Results

12.05.26 Ilia Simakin – Laurent Lokoli – 1:2
23.04.26 Ilia Simakin – Soon Woo Kwon – 0:2
20.04.26 Alex Bolt – Ilia Simakin – 1:2
14.04.26 Sho Shimabukuro – Ilia Simakin – 2:0
10.04.26 Pavel Kotov – Ilia Simakin – 2:1		 11.05.26 Liam Draxl – Emilio Nava – 0:2
22.04.26 Liam Draxl – Kilian Feldbausch – 0:2
20.04.26 Liam Draxl – Pedro Boscardin Dias – 2:1
15.04.26 Liam Draxl – Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva – 0:2
13.04.26 Liam Draxl – Kaylan Bigun – 2:1

Facts

  • Simakin is ranked ATP: 245. Draxl is ranked ATP: 171.
  • Simakin has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Draxl has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Draxl is a strong favorite.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Rinderknech A. 3 : 0
    2 Atmane T. (WC) Gasquet R. (WC) 1 : 3
    3 Lehecka J. Thompson J. 3 : 0
    4 Llamas Ruiz P. (Q) Davidovich Fokina A. (26) 1 : 3
    5 Rublev A. (17) Harris L. (Q) 3 : 1
    6 Marterer M. (Q) Walton A. 2 : 3
    7 Ugo Carabelli C. Munar J. 0 : 3
    8 Jarry N. Fils A. (14) 1 : 3
    9 De Minaur A. (9) Djere L. 3 : 0
    10 Bublik A. Duckworth J. 3 : 0
    11 Basilashvili N. (Q) Rocha H. (Q) 2 : 3
    12 Muller A. Mensik J. (19) 1 : 3
    13 Hurkacz H. (30) Fonseca J. 0 : 3
    14 Herbert P. (WC) Bonzi B. 3 : 2
    15 Monfils G. Dellien H. 3 : 2
    16 Bellucci M. Draper J. (5) 1 : 3
    17 Zverev A. (3) Tien L. 3 : 0
    18 De Jong J. Passaro F. 3 : 2
    19 Cilic M. (LL) Cobolli F. 0 : 3
    20 Arnaldi M. Auger-Aliassime F. (29) 3 : 2
    21 Cerundolo F. (18) Diallo G. 0 : 3
    22 Giron M. Griekspoor T. 1 : 3
    23 Shevchenko A. (LL) Lajovic D. 3 : 0
    24 Quinn E. (Q) Dimitrov G. (RET.) (16) 1 : 2
    25 Medvedev D. (11) Norrie C. 2 : 3
    26 Kovacevic A. Gomez F. A. (LL) 1 : 3
    27 Fearnley J. Wawrinka S. (WC) 3 : 0
    28 O’Connell C. Humbert U. (22) 0 : 3
    29 Shapovalov D. (27) Martinez P. 3 : 0
    30 Misolic F. (Q) Bu Y. 3 : 1
    31 Moutet C. Tabur C. (Q) 3 : 0
    32 McDonald M. Djokovic N. (6) 0 : 3
    33 Musetti L. (8) Hanfmann Y. (Q) 3 : 0
    34 Royer V. (WC) Galan D. E. (LL) 2 : 3
    35 Opelka R. Hijikata R. 3 : 1
    36 Navone M. Nakashima B. (28) 3 : 1
    37 Machac T. (RET.) (21) Halys Q. 0 : 1
    38 Kecmanovic M. Baez S. 3 : 2
    39 Nava E. (WC) Van De Zandschulp B. 3 : 0
    40 Bautista-Agut R. Rune H. (10) 1 : 3
    41 Tiafoe F. (15) Safiullin R. 3 : 0
    42 Carreno-Busta P. Comesana F. 3 : 0
    43 Brooksby J. Faria J. 3 : 1
    44 Darderi L. Korda S. (23) 1 : 3
    45 Michelsen A. (32) Cerundolo J. M. (Q) 0 : 3
    46 Majchrzak K. Medjedovic H. 0 : 3
    47 Kopriva V. Monteiro T. 3 : 2
    48 Altmaier D. Fritz T. (4) 3 : 1
    49 Ruud C. (7) Ramos A. (Q) 3 : 0
    50 Jacquet K. (Q) Borges N. 2 : 3
    51 Tabilo A. Cazaux A. (WC) 3 : 2
    52 Nishioka Y. (RET.) Popyrin A. (25) 0 : 2
    53 Khachanov K. (24) Vukic A. 3 : 0
    54 Ofner S. Struff J-L. 3 : 1
    55 Fucsovics M. Schoolkate T. (WC) 3 : 0
    56 Moller E. (LL) Paul T. (12) 1 : 3
    57 Shelton B. (13) Sonego L. 3 : 2
    58 Gaston H. Blanchet U. (Q) 3 : 2
    59 Hassan B. (Q) Gigante M. (Q) 0 : 3
    60 Etcheverry T. M. Tsitsipas S. (20) 0 : 3
    61 Mpetshi Perricard G. (31) Bergs Z. 3 : 1
    62 Tirante T. A. (LL) Dzumhur D. 1 : 3
    63 Marozsan F. Nardi L. 3 : 0
    64 Zeppieri G. (Q) Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 3

    1/32-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Gasquet R. 3 : 0
    2 Lehecka J. Davidovich Fokina A. (26) 3 : 1
    3 Rublev A. (17) Walton A. 3 : 0
    4 Munar J. Fils A. (14) 2 : 3
    5 De Minaur A. (9) Bublik A. 2 : 3
    6 Rocha H. Mensik J. (19) 3 : 2
    7 Fonseca J. Herbert P. 3 : 0
    8 Monfils G. Draper J. (5) 1 : 3
    9 Zverev A. (3) De Jong J. 3 : 1
    10 Cobolli F. Arnaldi M. 3 : 1
    11 Diallo G. Griekspoor T. 1 : 3
    12 Shevchenko A. Quinn E. 2 : 3
    13 Norrie C. Gomez F. A. 3 : 0
    14 Fearnley J. Humbert U. (RET.) (22) 1 : 0
    15 Shapovalov D. (27) Misolic F. 2 : 3
    16 Moutet C. Djokovic N. (6) 0 : 3
    17 Musetti L. (8) Galan D. E. 3 : 0
    18 Opelka R. Navone M. 0 : 3
    19 Halys Q. Kecmanovic M. 3 : 1
    20 Nava E. Rune H. (10) 0 : 3
    21 Tiafoe F. (15) Carreno-Busta P. 3 : 0
    22 Brooksby J. Korda S. (23) 0 : 3
    23 Cerundolo J. M. Medjedovic H. 0 : 3
    24 Kopriva V. Altmaier D. 1 : 3
    25 Ruud C. (7) Borges N. 1 : 3
    26 Tabilo A. Popyrin A. (25) 0 : 3
    27 Khachanov K. (24) Ofner S. 3 : 2
    28 Fucsovics M. Paul T. (12) 2 : 3
    29 Shelton B. (WO.) (13) Gaston H.
    30 Gigante M. Tsitsipas S. (20) 3 : 1
    31 Mpetshi Perricard G. (31) Dzumhur D. 1 : 3
    32 Marozsan F. Alcaraz C. (2) 1 : 3

    1/16-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Lehecka J. 3 : 0
    2 Rublev A. (WO.) (17) Fils A. (14)
    3 Bublik A. Rocha H. 3 : 0
    4 Fonseca J. Draper J. (5) 0 : 3
    5 Zverev A. (3) Cobolli F. 3 : 0
    6 Griekspoor T. Quinn E. 3 : 2
    7 Norrie C. Fearnley J. 3 : 0
    8 Misolic F. Djokovic N. (6) 0 : 3
    9 Musetti L. (8) Navone M. 3 : 1
    10 Halys Q. Rune H. (10) 2 : 3
    11 Tiafoe F. (15) Korda S. (23) 3 : 0
    12 Medjedovic H. Altmaier D. 1 : 3
    13 Borges N. Popyrin A. (25) 0 : 3
    14 Khachanov K. (24) Paul T. (12) 2 : 3
    15 Shelton B. (13) Gigante M. 3 : 0
    16 Dzumhur D. Alcaraz C. (2) 1 : 3

    1/8-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Rublev A. (17) 3 : 0
    2 Bublik A. Draper J. (5) 3 : 1
    3 Zverev A. (3) Griekspoor T. (RET.) 1 : 0
    4 Norrie C. Djokovic N. (6) 0 : 3
    5 Musetti L. (8) Rune H. (10) 3 : 1
    6 Tiafoe F. (15) Altmaier D. 3 : 0
    7 Popyrin A. (25) Paul T. (12) 0 : 3
    8 Shelton B. (13) Alcaraz C. (2) 1 : 3

    Quarter-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Bublik A. 3 : 0
    2 Zverev A. (3) Djokovic N. (6) 1 : 3
    3 Musetti L. (8) Tiafoe F. (15) 3 : 1
    4 Paul T. (12) Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 3

    Semi-finals

    1 Sinner J. (1) Djokovic N. (6) 3 : 0
    2 Musetti L. (RET.) (8) Alcaraz C. (2) 1 : 2

    Final

    1 Sinner J. (1) Alcaraz C. (2) 2 : 3

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