Challenger · Hard

Challenger Busan 2026

Busan, Korea Republic 12 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026 Best of 3 · 42 players

On this page you can view Challenger Busan analysis and predictions. Player form, head-to-head records, and surface data are taken into account, and predictions are automatically generated by AI with an accuracy of over 73.2%.

Predicted

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73.2%

Success

Players to Watch

Challenger C. Wong AB

Challenger A. Bolt AG

Challenger A. Galarneau AH

Challenger A. Holmgren AW

Challenger A. Walton BJ

Challenger B. Jones BZ

Challenger B. Zhukayev CC

Challenger C. Chidekh DK

Challenger D. Kim DM

Challenger D. Masur DS

Challenger D. Sweeny HS

Challenger H. Shiraishi II

Challenger I. Ivashka IS

Challenger I. Simakin JD

Challenger J. Delaney JM

Challenger J. McCabe JN

Challenger J. Nam JT

Challenger J. Trotter KS

Challenger K. Samrej KU

Challenger K. Uchida LB

Challenger L. Broady LR

Challenger L. Riedi MB

Challenger M. Bobichon MC

Challenger M. Cassone MS

Challenger M. Sharipov PS

Challenger P. Sornlaksup PZ

Challenger P. Zahraj RN

Challenger R. Noguchi RT

Challenger R. Tokuda SK

Challenger S. Kwon SS

Challenger S. Shimabukuro TD

Challenger T. Daniel TK

Challenger T. Kumasaka TM

Challenger T. Masabayashi TW

Challenger T. Wu UP

Challenger U. Park WS

Challenger W. Shin YB

Challenger Y. Bu YH

Challenger Y. Hsu YC

Challenger Y. S. Chung YS

Challenger Y. Shimizu YU

Challenger Y. Uchiyama

Tournament Insights

73.2%

AI Prediction Accuracy

63%

Straight Sets Wins

37%

Deciding Set

34%

Tiebreak Matches

2.4

Avg. Sets per Match

Matches by round

Final 1

2 ▴1.77

O21.5 ▴1.59

Semi-Finals 1

1 ▴2.55

O20.5 ▴1.49

Quarter-Finals 4

18 Apr 2026

2 ▾1.36

2 ▾1.36

17 Apr 2026

1 ▾1.7

1 ▾1.7

2 ▴2.06

O21.5 1.61

1 2.2

O20.5 ▴1.49

Round of 16 7

16 Apr 2026

1 ▾1.42

1 ▾1.42

1 ▾1.36

1 ▾1.36

2 ▾1.56

O20.5 1.53

15 Apr 2026

1 ▾1.64

O20.5 ▴1.55

2 1.27

2 1.27

2 ▾1.3

O19.5 ▴1.52

1 ▴1.49

O20.5 ▾1.5

3rd Round 15

14 Apr 2026

1 ▴1.71

1 ▴1.71

2 ▾3.3

O19.5 ▾1.37

1 ▴1.82

O20.5 1.51

2 ▴1.44

2 ▴1.44

2 ▾1.22

2 ▾1.22

2 ▴2.15

O20.5 1.59

1 ▾1.5

1 ▾1.5

1 ▾1.63

1 ▾1.63

1 ▴3.1

O20.5 1.53

1 ▴1.33

O18.5 ▾1.34

1 ▴1.75

O19.5 ▾1.38

1 ▾2.7

O20.5 1.58

13 Apr 2026

2 ▴1.46

U23.5 1.58

2 ▾1.35

2 ▾1.35

1 ▾1.07

1 ▾1.07

Qualifying 13

13 Apr 2026

2 2.45

2 2.45

1 ▾1.24

1 ▾1.24

1 ▾1.1

1 ▾1.1

1 1.26

1 1.26

1 ▾1.55

1 ▾1.55

2 ▾1.57

2 ▾1.57

12 Apr 2026

2 ▾1.33

2 ▾1.33

2 1.08

2 1.08

1 ▾3.2

O19.5 ▾1.57

1 ▾1.98

U22.5 ▴1.64

1 1.15

1 1.15

2 ▴1.4

2 ▴1.4

1 1.15

1 1.15

Title Contenders

1AUA. Walton6%

2JPS. Shimabukuro6%

3HKC. Wong5%

4AUD. Sweeny5%

5AUA. Bolt4%

6CNY. Bu4%

Hard

The model weights hardcourt-specific form for every tie at this event.

Main draw

Best of 3

Format

How Challenger Busan 2026 played out

42 players from 17 countries made the trip, and the highest-ranked of them was A. Walton, world No. 109. L. Riedi came through a deciding set in the final to take the title from Y. Bu. The widest gap anyone closed was I. Ivashka's: ranked 683 at the time, they knocked out world No. 135 D. Sweeny.

The longest match of the event ran to 34 games, I. Ivashka against D. Sweeny. Most players who won did so in straight sets — 26 of the 41 completed matches — while 15 were pushed to a third or fifth set.

Total prize money for the event is 162,480 USD. Our record here stands at 73% on best tips, measured over 41 decided matches. The model weights hardcourt-specific form for every tie at this event.

Frequently Asked Questions

What surface is Challenger Busan played on?

Challenger Busan is played on Hard. Surface type significantly affects match dynamics — our AI factors in each player's surface-specific performance when generating predictions.

How accurate are AI predictions for Challenger Busan?

Our AI has achieved an overall accuracy of 73.2% on best-tip predictions for Challenger Busan, based on 41 decided matches. Accuracy is continuously improving as the model learns from new data.

How many matches have been analyzed at Challenger Busan?

Our AI has analyzed a total of 41 matches at Challenger Busan. For each match, we provide predictions on winner, score, aces, break points, total games, and other detailed statistics.

When is Challenger Busan played?

Based on our data, Challenger Busan matches were played from 12 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026. Tournament dates may vary slightly each year — check back for updated predictions as the draw is announced.

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