Francesco Passaro vs Yanaki Milev — Palermo Semi-final
Why
Surface form8 of last 10 on clayAgainst the prediction · Milev Y.
Recent run5-match win streakAgainst the prediction · Milev Y.
Long matches1 three-setter in 14 daysSupports Passaro F.
Opponent formOpponent hot: 8 of last 10Against the prediction · Milev Y.
Head-to-headNo prior meetingsBoth players
ELO1 836
Clay ELO1 728
Last 107–3
Age25
Height180 cm
PlaysRight
EarningsCareer $1.5M2026 $100K
ELO1 653
Clay ELO1 631
Last 108–2
Age22
Height180 cm
PlaysRight
EarningsCareer $88K2026 $10K
Francesco Passaro faces Yanaki Milev in the Palermo semi-final on clay. Francesco Passaro is the paper favourite — ranked #229 — but Yanaki Milev arrives in form, winning 5 of their last 6 on clay to Francesco Passaro's 4 of 6.
Key context
- Freshness: Francesco Passaro comes in with 1 days of rest and 68 games in 14d, vs Yanaki Milev's 1 and 115.
- Win streak: Both arrive in form — Francesco Passaro on a 3-match run, Yanaki Milev on 5.
- Surface form: Francesco Passaro 4 of 6, Yanaki Milev 5 of 6 on clay recently — Yanaki Milev the sharper of late.
Common opponents
0 shared · last 12 monthsNo common opponents in the last 12 months. Surface form and ELO carry more weight here.
Head-to-head
They have not met before.
Evidence
Passaro F.Milev Y.
FormLast 10 matches each · 2026
Win–loss7–38–2 (ahead)
Season win rate56% (20–16)66% (19–10) (ahead)
RatingUmpiry ELO
Overall ELO1836 (ahead)1653
Clay-court ELO1728 (ahead)1631
Serve vs returnLast 24 vs 22 matches
1st-serve points won71% (ahead)65%
Return points won38%44% (ahead)
Aces / match4.5 (ahead)2.0
ClutchLast 24 vs 22 matches
Break points saved62%66% (ahead)
Draw
Odds
Cite this
Umpiry, "Francesco Passaro vs Yanaki Milev — Palermo Semi-final", https://umpiry.com/match/2026-10-10/milev-vs-passaro-palermo-sf?utm_source=cite (as of 10 October 2026).