Grodzisk Mazowiecki: Joel Schwaerzler vs Ilya Ivashka

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Market context

The underlying event is a **quarter-final tennis match** between Joel Schwaerzler and Ilya Ivashka in Grodzisk Mazowiecki, listed for 7 August 2026 on a hard court.[1][4][15] In a prediction market like this, a **YES** share pays out if the named outcome happens — here, if Schwaerzler advances — while a **NO** share pays out if the opposite happens, or if the contract settles 50-50 under its cancellation/delay rules.

The current crowd-implied probability of **100% YES** implies the market is pricing Schwaerzler as a near-certain winner, but that should be read against the tennis context rather than as a guarantee. Independent match pages show Schwaerzler as the higher-ranked player, with ATP ranking data around 182 versus Ivashka around 402, yet several previews still describe the meeting as competitive rather than settled.[1][9][12] That matters because prediction markets often move on perceived favourites, but tennis matches can turn quickly on serve quality, fitness, and how deep each player has already gone in the event.

The main catalysts to watch are the official start time, whether the match actually gets underway, and whether either player withdraws or the schedule changes before completion.[2][4][10][15] If the match is not played at all, ends level, or is pushed beyond the seven-day settlement window without a winner, the market rules say it resolves 50-50 rather than to either player. Live score and schedule pages are the most useful checks because this sort of market can flip from a routine win/loss contract into a delay or cancellation outcome very quickly if the tournament timetable shifts.[4][13]

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Methodology

This page reviews Grodzisk Mazowiecki: Joel Schwaerzler vs Ilya Ivashka across five venues. The live probability is the Polymarket mid-price, sourced directly from the on-chain Polygon order book; the comparison columns benchmark each venue on fee structure, KYC, settlement currency and payment rails. Every CTA routes to Prediction Market UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees.

Resolution & payout

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Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

UK Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

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