Challenger · Hard
Challenger Istanbul 3 2026: Predictions
This page follows Challenger Istanbul 3 match by match. Each prediction weighs recent form, head-to-head meetings and results on the surface, and the best tips here have landed more than 66.7% of the time.
45
Picks
0
Still to play
66.7%
Hit rate
Names to follow
AH
Challenger
A. Hernandez
EB
Challenger
E. Butvilas
GB
Challenger
G. A. Boitan
FM
Challenger
F. Maestrelli
TS
Challenger
T. Skatov
CC
Challenger
C. Cretu
AH
Challenger
A. Holmgren
MK
Challenger
M. Kasnikowski
MB
Challenger
M. Basing
MR
Challenger
M. Ribecai
HM
Challenger
H. Mayot
CO
Challenger
C. E. Overbeck
MA
Challenger
M. Alkaya
YE
Challenger
Y. Erel
JF
Challenger
J. Friend
IM
Challenger
I. Marrero
TT
Challenger
T. Torres
JF
Challenger
J. Ficovich
DK
Challenger
D. Kuzmanov
MG
Challenger
M. Gengel
GK
Challenger
G. Kravchenko
VU
Challenger
V. Ursu
BH
Challenger
B. Hassan
AA
Challenger
A. Ayeni
MT
Challenger
M. Tobon
CL
Challenger
C. Langmo
LW
Challenger
L. Wessels
RA
Challenger
R. Albot
FZ
Challenger
F. Zakaria
GG
Challenger
G. Ghetu
TD
Challenger
T. Duran
EK
Challenger
E. Kirkin
SH
Challenger
S. H. Haita
EA
Challenger
E. Agafonov
SR
Challenger
S. Hamza Reguig
KC
Challenger
K. Chopra
RT
Challenger
R. D. Turcanu
AB
Challenger
A. Braynin
MT
Challenger
M. N. Turker
AK
Challenger
A. Kachmazov
AA
Challenger
A. Azkara
KK
Challenger
K. Kirci
AK
Challenger
A. Karahan
EB
Challenger
E. Bulut
KA
Challenger
K. Arinc
TT
Challenger
T. Tokac
Challenger
A. Hernandez
EB
Challenger
E. Butvilas
GB
Challenger
G. A. Boitan
FM
Challenger
F. Maestrelli
TS
Challenger
T. Skatov
CC
Challenger
C. Cretu
AH
Challenger
A. Holmgren
MK
Challenger
M. Kasnikowski
MB
Challenger
M. Basing
MR
Challenger
M. Ribecai
HM
Challenger
H. Mayot
CO
Challenger
C. E. Overbeck
MA
Challenger
M. Alkaya
YE
Challenger
Y. Erel
JF
Challenger
J. Friend
IM
Challenger
I. Marrero
TT
Challenger
T. Torres
JF
Challenger
J. Ficovich
DK
Challenger
D. Kuzmanov
MG
Challenger
M. Gengel
GK
Challenger
G. Kravchenko
VU
Challenger
V. Ursu
BH
Challenger
B. Hassan
AA
Challenger
A. Ayeni
MT
Challenger
M. Tobon
CL
Challenger
C. Langmo
LW
Challenger
L. Wessels
RA
Challenger
R. Albot
FZ
Challenger
F. Zakaria
GG
Challenger
G. Ghetu
TD
Challenger
T. Duran
EK
Challenger
E. Kirkin
SH
Challenger
S. H. Haita
EA
Challenger
E. Agafonov
SR
Challenger
S. Hamza Reguig
KC
Challenger
K. Chopra
RT
Challenger
R. D. Turcanu
AB
Challenger
A. Braynin
MT
Challenger
M. N. Turker
AK
Challenger
A. Kachmazov
AA
Challenger
A. Azkara
KK
Challenger
K. Kirci
AK
Challenger
A. Karahan
EB
Challenger
E. Bulut
KA
Challenger
K. Arinc
TT
Challenger
T. Tokac
The tournament in numbers
66.7%
BananaCore hit rate
67%
Won in straight sets
33%
Went to a decider
29%
Matches with a tiebreak
2.3
Average sets per match
Round by round
Semi-Finals 2
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: H. Mayot against M. Basing, 09:00, Finished. Winner odds: H. Mayot 1.4, M. Basing 3.1. Predicted winner: M. Basing, priced at 3.1, trust score 0.8 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 4-6, 4-6. Our best tip: O19.5, priced at 1.52, trust score 1.0 of 10. Graded a miss.
H. Mayot
M. Basing
(7)
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: M. Kasnikowski against J. Friend, 10:35, Finished. Winner odds: M. Kasnikowski 1.9, J. Friend 1.9. Predicted winner: J. Friend, priced at 1.9, trust score 0.8 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 6-4, 3-6, 3-6. Our best tip: O19.5, priced at 1.36, trust score 1.0 of 10. Graded a hit.
M. Kasnikowski
(6)
J. Friend
09:00
Finished
0900
H. Mayot
M. Basing
(7) 0
2
▾1.4
▴3.1
2
▴3.1
4646
O19.5
▴1.52
1.0
10:35
Finished
1035
M. Kasnikowski
(6)
J. Friend
0
2
▴1.9
▾1.9
2
▾1.9
643636
O19.5
▴1.36
1.0
Quarter-Finals 4
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: D. Kuzmanov against H. Mayot, 09:00, Finished. Winner odds: D. Kuzmanov 2.55, H. Mayot 1.52. Predicted winner: H. Mayot, priced at 1.52, trust score 2.3 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 6-3, 6-7, 4-6. Our best tip: H. Mayot, priced at 1.52, trust score 2.3 of 10. Graded a hit.
D. Kuzmanov
H. Mayot
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: M. Basing against E. Butvilas, 09:00, Finished. Winner odds: M. Basing 3, E. Butvilas 1.43. Predicted winner: E. Butvilas, priced at 1.43, trust score 2.5 of 10. Graded a miss. Predicted scoreline: 6-2, 3-6, 4-6. Our best tip: O19.5, priced at 1.54, trust score 4.1 of 10. Graded a miss.
M. Basing
(7)
E. Butvilas
(2)
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: Y. Erel against J. Friend, 10:25, Finished. Winner odds: Y. Erel 2.16, J. Friend 1.82. Predicted winner: J. Friend, priced at 1.82, trust score 2.3 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 3-6, 6-2, 4-6. Our best tip: J. Friend, priced at 1.82, trust score 2.3 of 10. Graded a hit.
Y. Erel
J. Friend
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: F. Maestrelli against M. Kasnikowski, 10:50, Finished. Winner odds: F. Maestrelli 2.2, M. Kasnikowski 1.73. Predicted winner: M. Kasnikowski, priced at 1.73, trust score 1.3 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 6-3, 4-6, 2-6. Our best tip: M. Kasnikowski, priced at 1.73, trust score 1.3 of 10. Graded a hit.
F. Maestrelli
(1)
M. Kasnikowski
(6)
09:00
Finished
0900
D. Kuzmanov
H. Mayot
0
2
▴2.55
▾1.52
2
▾1.52
636746
2
▾1.52
2.3
09:00
Finished
0900
M. Basing
(7)
E. Butvilas
(2) 2
0
▾3
▴1.43
2
▴1.43
623646
O19.5
▴1.54
4.1
10:25
Finished
1025
Y. Erel
J. Friend
1
2
▾2.16
▴1.82
2
▴1.82
366246
2
▴1.82
2.3
10:50
Finished
1050
F. Maestrelli
(1)
M. Kasnikowski
(6) 1
2
▾2.2
▴1.73
2
▴1.73
634626
2
▴1.73
1.3
Round of 16 8
10 Sep 2026
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: M. Basing against M. Alkaya, 08:00, Finished. Winner odds: M. Basing 1.57, M. Alkaya 2.37. Predicted winner: M. Alkaya, priced at 2.37, trust score 0.8 of 10. Graded a miss. Predicted scoreline: 4-6, 6-3, 2-6. Our best tip: O19.5, priced at 1.47, trust score 1.0 of 10. Graded a hit. 08:00
Finished
0800
M. Basing
(7)
M. Alkaya
2
0
▾1.57
▴2.37
2
▴2.37
466326
O19.5
1.47
1.0
08:00
Finished
0800
M. Tobon
E. Butvilas
(2) 0
2
▴3.9
▾1.27
2
▾1.27
623646
2
▾1.27
5.7
10:00
Finished
1000
S. Hamza Reguig
J. Friend
0
2
9.9
1.08
2
1.08
4636
2
1.08
10
10:10
Finished
1010
Y. Erel
R. Albot
(Q) 2
0
▾1.53
▴2.47
1
▾1.53
266463
O20.5
▴1.58
2.3
9 Sep 2026
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: C. Langmo against M. Kasnikowski, 08:00, Finished. Winner odds: C. Langmo 3.9, M. Kasnikowski 1.27. Predicted winner: M. Kasnikowski, priced at 1.27, trust score 10 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 3-6, 4-6. Our best tip: M. Kasnikowski, priced at 1.27, trust score 10 of 10. Graded a hit. 08:00
Finished
0800
C. Langmo
(A)
M. Kasnikowski
(6) 0
2
▴3.9
▾1.27
2
▾1.27
3646
2
▾1.27
10
08:00
Finished
0800
V. Ursu
D. Kuzmanov
0
2
▴3.4
▾1.31
2
▾1.31
643626
2
▾1.31
2.7
10:15
Finished
1015
F. Maestrelli
(1)
A. Ayeni
(A) 2
1
1.3
3.75
1
1.3
633664
1
1.3
3.0
13:20
Finished
1320
G. A. Boitan
H. Mayot
1
2
▴3.75
▾1.28
2
▾1.28
676436
2
▾1.28
3.6
3rd Round 16
8 Sep 2026
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: E. Bulut against S. Hamza Reguig, 08:00, Finished. Winner odds: E. Bulut 7.6, S. Hamza Reguig 1.08. Predicted winner: S. Hamza Reguig, priced at 1.08, trust score 2.7 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 3-6, 6-4, 4-6. Our best tip: S. Hamza Reguig, priced at 1.08, trust score 2.7 of 10. Graded a hit. 08:00
Finished
0800
E. Bulut
(WC)
S. Hamza Reguig
0
2
▴7.6
▾1.08
2
▾1.08
366446
2
▾1.08
2.7
08:00
Finished
0800
J. Friend
M. Ribecai
2
1
▴1.5
▾2.63
1
▴1.5
6463
U23.5
1.67
2.0
08:00
Finished
0800
M. Tobon
K. Kirci
2
0
▾1.1
▴8.1
1
▾1.1
624676
1
▾1.1
8.0
09:30
Finished
0930
F. Maestrelli
J. Ficovich
2
0
▾1.43
2.87
1
▾1.43
624663
1
▾1.43
6.1
09:35
Finished
0935
G. A. Boitan
A. Hernandez
2
0
▾1.39
▴2.95
2
▴2.95
266436
O19.5
▴1.62
2.1
10:30
Finished
1030
F. Zakaria
D. Kuzmanov
0
2
▴5.55
▾1.15
2
▾1.15
632636
2
▾1.15
7.4
11:05
Finished
1105
M. Alkaya
T. Torres
2
1
▾1.62
▴2.39
2
▴2.39
3626
U24.5
▾1.65
7.9
11:40
Finished
1140
G. Ghetu
E. Butvilas
(2) 0
2
▴4.6
▾1.21
2
▾1.21
633636
O18.5
▴1.65
7.6
11:55
Finished
1155
R. Albot
G. Kravchenko
2
0
▴1.62
▾2.3
2
▾2.3
266436
O21.5
▾1.75
2.8
13:20
Finished
1320
T. Skatov
Y. Erel
0
2
▾1.69
▴2.12
1
▾1.69
6062
1
▾1.69
1.9
13:45
Finished
1345
M. Basing
A. Karahan
2
0
▴1.03
▾11
1
▴1.03
6060
2:0
▴1.11
4.3
7 Sep 2026
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye: M. Gengel against C. Langmo, 11:50, Finished. Winner odds: M. Gengel 1.7, C. Langmo 2.12. Predicted winner: M. Gengel, priced at 1.7, trust score 6.5 of 10. Graded a miss. Predicted scoreline: 5-7, 6-4, 6-2. Our best tip: M. Gengel, priced at 1.7, trust score 6.5 of 10. Graded a miss. 11:50
Finished
1150
M. Gengel
C. Langmo
0
2
▴1.7
2.12
1
▴1.7
576462
1
▴1.7
6.5
12:00
Finished
1200
H. Mayot
C. Cretu
2
0
▴1.45
▾2.77
2
▾2.77
3646
O19.5
▾1.65
1.1
13:05
Finished
1305
A. Ayeni
C. E. Overbeck
2
0
▾3.2
▴1.33
2
▴1.33
5736
2
▴1.33
9.1
13:40
Finished
1340
I. Marrero
M. Kasnikowski
1
2
▴4.1
▾1.24
1
▴4.1
634662
1
▴4.1
4.2
14:45
Finished
1445
A. Holmgren
V. Ursu
0
2
1.21
▴4.3
2
▴4.3
366146
U22.5
▾1.59
1.3
Qualifying 14
7 Sep 2026
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye, Qualifying: A. Hernandez against T. Duran, 08:00, Finished. Winner odds: A. Hernandez 2.5, T. Duran 1.54. Predicted winner: A. Hernandez, priced at 2.5, trust score 1.0 of 10. Graded a hit. Predicted scoreline: 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Our best tip: A. Hernandez, priced at 2.5, trust score 1.0 of 10. Graded a hit. 08:00
Finished
0800
A. Hernandez
(2)
T. Duran
(10) 2
1
▴2.5
▾1.54
1
▴2.5
366464
1
▴2.5
1.0
08:00
Finished
0800
B. Hassan
S. Hamza Reguig
0
2
▾1.11
▴6
1
▾1.11
6060
1
▾1.11
4.5
08:00
Finished
0800
G. A. Boitan
(6)
E. Kirkin
(11) 2
0
▾1.54
▴2.32
1
▾1.54
6160
1
▾1.54
3.1
09:35
Finished
0935
R. Albot
(5)
R. D. Turcanu
2
1
▾1.36
▴2.95
2
▴2.95
366336
2
▴2.95
2.5
09:45
Finished
0945
A. Azkara
(A)
F. Zakaria
(8) 1
2
▴1.52
▾2.43
2
▾2.43
676436
2
▾2.43
1.0
10:05
Finished
1005
A. Kachmazov
(A)
G. Ghetu
(9) 1
2
▾1.74
▴2.07
2
▴2.07
576236
O20.5
▾1.62
7.3
6 Sep 2026
Challenger - Istanbul 3, Turkiye, Qualifying: K. Chopra against E. Kirkin, 08:00, Finished. Winner odds: K. Chopra 2.3, E. Kirkin 1.56. Predicted winner: K. Chopra, priced at 2.3, trust score 2.6 of 10. Graded a miss. Predicted scoreline: 3-6, 7-6, 6-4. Our best tip: K. Chopra, priced at 2.3, trust score 2.6 of 10. Graded a miss. 08:00
Finished
0800
K. Chopra
E. Kirkin
1
2
▾2.3
▴1.56
1
▾2.3
367664
1
▾2.3
2.6
10:20
Finished
1020
T. Tokac
T. Duran
0
2
▴3.5
▾1.26
2
▾1.26
3646
2
▾1.26
2.7
10:55
Finished
1055
L. Wessels
A. Kachmazov
0
2
▴2.22
▾1.67
1
▴2.22
602675
1
▴2.22
5.2
12:00
Finished
1200
S. H. Haita
A. Azkara
1
2
▴2.28
▾1.56
1
▴2.28
576262
O21.5
▴1.76
6.8
12:15
Finished
1215
R. D. Turcanu
E. Agafonov
2
0
▴1.48
▾2.65
2
▾2.65
3636
U22.5
▴1.72
3.3
12:55
Finished
1255
M. N. Turker
F. Zakaria
0
2
2.45
1.48
2
1.48
576216
O20.5
▾1.64
7.0
13:15
Finished
1315
R. Albot
A. Braynin
2
1
▾1.25
▴3.65
1
▾1.25
6275
1
▾1.25
1.9
14:30
Finished
1430
K. Arinc
G. Ghetu
0
2
▴21
▾1.02
2
▾1.02
613636
2
▾1.02
8.0
Hard
Every forecast here leans hardest on how players do on hard courts.
46
Main draw
Best of three sets
Format
Challenger Istanbul 3 2026 in numbers
Our best tips here: 66% correct from 45 settled matches.
F. Maestrelli, world No. 168, headed a field of 46 players from 25 countries. M. Basing needed a final set to beat J. Friend in the title match. Biggest surprise: A. Kachmazov (then No. 822) beating world No. 490 L. Wessels.
No match went longer than K. Chopra vs E. Kirkin, at 33 games. More matches were won in straight sets (30 of 45) than went the full distance (15).
Common questions
Is Challenger Istanbul 3 a clay, grass or hard-court event?
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Surface at Challenger Istanbul 3: Hard. Since conditions change how points are won, the predictions here weigh each player's results on that surface above the overall record.
What is our hit rate at Challenger Istanbul 3?
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66.7% of our best tips at Challenger Istanbul 3 have come in, over 45 settled matches. The number updates after every result, so it moves as the event goes on.
What number of Challenger Istanbul 3 matches carry a prediction?
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45 at Challenger Istanbul 3 so far, each with a winner pick, a predicted set score, a games line and the serve and break-point figures behind them.
What are the dates of Challenger Istanbul 3?
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Our records place Challenger Istanbul 3 between 6 Sep 2026 and 13 Sep 2026. Dates move a little from one year to the next, and predictions for the new edition appear as soon as its draw is published.
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