James Kent Trotter v Li Tu
Match preview, prediction and odds
Our pick
LeanLOSTJ. K. Trotter is 8-2 over the last ten and 21-17 on hard this season. L. Tu is 3-7 over the last ten and 20-12 on hard this season. J. K. Trotter withdrew from a match in the last month. The head to head is J. K. Trotter 0-1.
The pick is J. K. Trotter to win. We make it a 55% chance, so it is only worth backing at 1.82 or bigger. At 1.74 that is not there yet - leave it, or wait for the price to drift in-play (an early break against usually does it).
An opinion from the numbers, not a guarantee. 19+, bet responsibly.
Key numbers
| J. K. Trotter | L. Tu | |
|---|---|---|
| 464 | Ranking | - |
| 8-2 | Last 10 | 3-7 |
| WLWWW | Last 5 | WLLLL |
| +1.8 | V the odds | -1.9 |
| 21-18 | Season | 20-16 |
| 21-17 | Hard 2026 | 20-12 |
| 1 | Last 7 days | 1 |
| 1d | Days rest | 1d |
| 1 | Wins here | 1 |
| withdrew | Fitness | Clear |
| Head to head 0-1 |
V the odds: wins above (or below) what the prices expected over the last 10 - form with the strength of the opposition built in.
The market
Percentages are the implied chance of winning with the bookmaker's margin removed.
Head to head
| Date | Event | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | Columbus | J. K. TrottervL. Tu | 0 - 2 |
| 2024-08-01 | Lexington Challenger Men | L. TuvJ. K. Trotter | 2 - 0 |
This season & this event
Ranking points fall off a year after they are earned, so a player who went deep here last year must match it or drop in the rankings. That shapes effort in a way the price does not always show.
The players


Ranking, record and surface splits are for the most recent season on file. Height, weight and handedness are not published by our data provider.
J. K. Trotter — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Columbus | Hard (Indoor) | S. Kozlov | 2 - 0 | — | — | LOST |
| 2026-09-28 | Columbus | Hard (Indoor) | L. Tu | 0 - 2 | 1.67 | 55% | LOST |
| 2026-09-27 | Columbus | Hard (Indoor) | A. Okonkwo | 2 - 0 | 1.27 | 73% | WON |
| 2026-09-17 | Guangzhou 2 | Hard | W. K. Leong M. | 0 - 2 | 1.42 | 64% | LOST |
| 2026-09-15 | Guangzhou 2 | Hard | F. Cina | 0 - 2 | 3.44 | 72% | WON |
| 2026-09-14 | Guangzhou 2 | Hard | T. J. Fancutt | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-13 | Guangzhou 2 | Hard | Z. Liu | 2 - 0 | — | — | WON |
| 2026-09-02 | Zhangjiagang | Hard | Y. H. Hsu | 2 - 0 | 2.56 | 63% | WON |
| 2026-08-31 | Zhangjiagang | Hard | J. Cui | 0 - 2 | 2.07 | 54% | WON |
| 2026-07-29 | Vancouver | Hard | T. Zink | 1 - 2 | 2.03 | 52% | LOST |
L. Tu — last 10
With the pre-match price we recorded at the time.
| Date | Event | Surface | Opponent | Score | Their price | Market | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | Columbus | Hard (Indoor) | A. Shelbayh | 2 - 1 | 2.27 | 58% | LOST |
| 2026-09-28 | Columbus | Hard (Indoor) | J. K. Trotter | 0 - 2 | 2.08 | 55% | WON |
| 2026-09-27 | Columbus | Hard (Indoor) | N. Oliveira | 0 - 2 | 1.29 | 71% | WON |
| 2026-09-20 | San Diego 2 (Usa) - Qualification, Hard | — | A. Ayeni | 2 - 0 | 1.64 | 58% | LOST |
| 2026-09-13 | Tiburon | Hard | R. Pascual Ferra | 2 - 0 | 2.21 | 57% | LOST |
| 2026-08-22 | Winston-Salem | Hard | Q. Vandecasteele | 0 - 2 | 2.11 | 54% | LOST |
| 2026-05-31 | Perugia | Clay | L. Carboni | 0 - 2 | 2.39 | 60% | LOST |
| 2026-05-25 | Vicenza | Clay | L. Neumayer | 2 - 0 | 7.13 | 87% | LOST |
| 2026-05-19 | Cervia (Italy) - Qualification | Clay | T. Compagnucci | 2 - 0 | 2.38 | 60% | LOST |
| 2026-04-19 | Wuning 2 (China) - Qualification | Hard | F. Sun | 2 - 1 | 1.65 | 59% | LOST |
Common questions
Who is favourite, James Kent Trotter or Li Tu?
James Kent Trotter is favourite at 1.67, which is a 55% chance once the bookmaker's margin is removed.
What are the odds for James Kent Trotter vs Li Tu?
James Kent Trotter is 1.67 and Li Tu is 2.08, the prices we recorded for the Columbus match.
What is the head-to-head between James Kent Trotter and Li Tu?
They have met 2 times and Li Tu leads 2-0.
Who will win James Kent Trotter vs Li Tu?
Our model makes it James Kent Trotter to win at 1.74 (Lean confidence).