Australian Open Australia Hard Grand Slam Round of 16

Alexander Zverev vs Francisco Cerundolo: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #3
56%
VS

Francisco Cerundolo

Rank: #20
44%
Expected Total Games: 36.3
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

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Player Metrics

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 97.1
ELO Rating: 5105.0
Glicko2 Rating: 2263.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 35.9
Clay: 36.6
Grass: 39.1
Serve Rating: 75.6
Return Rating: 63.7

Francisco Cerundolo

Form Index: 89.3
ELO Rating: 2070.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1669.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 51.8
Clay: 41.8
Grass: 45.9
Serve Rating: 97.8
Return Rating: 97.7

Recent Matches

Alexander Zverev

Francisco Cerundolo

  • Last Match: vs Andrey Rublev (3-0) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Damir Dzumhur (3-0) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Zhizhen Zhang (3-0) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jaume Munar (1-2) hard Adelaide 148 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Jannik Sinner (0-2) hard Paris 85 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Alexander Zverev
vs
2
Francisco Cerundolo
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
0 - 2
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 16 at the 2026 Australian Open, Alexander Zverev faces Francisco Cerundolo on hard courts, a surface that balances power and precision. Zverev is predicted to emerge victorious with a win probability of 56.13%, while Cerundolo has a 43.87% chance of success. The match is expected to feature approximately 36 total games.

Match Analysis

Alexander Zverev, ranked 3rd in the world, possesses a strong form index of 97.11 and an Elo rating of 5105. His cumulative fatigue stands at 522 minutes, indicating a similar workload to Cerundolo. Zverev's surface strength index of 35.93 reflects his solid performance on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 75.59 is crucial in this matchup. In contrast, Francisco Cerundolo, ranked 20th, has a form index of 89.35 and an Elo rating of 2070. His serve and return indices are impressive, with a mean serve index of 97.76 and a mean return index of 97.74, showcasing his capabilities on this surface. The notable difference of over 5 points in their mean serve index could favor Zverev if he can effectively leverage his serve. Both players head into this match with strong recent performances, each winning their last three matches convincingly. Zverev has been dominant, winning all of his last three matches with a score of 3-1, while Cerundolo has shown impressive form, winning all his matches in straight sets. This consistency sets the stage for a competitive encounter.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 36.3 Most likely outcome: 36 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. The X-axis shows possible total games values and the Y-axis shows the predicted probability percentage for each outcome.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total games in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Alexander Zverev - Francisco Cerundolo) -2.1 Most likely spread: -3 (Francisco Cerundolo wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. Positive values indicate Alexander Zverev winning more games, negative values indicate Francisco Cerundolo winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The match is expected to feature around 10.57 aces and 4.47 double faults. Given the hard court surface, which typically supports a moderate number of aces, both players may benefit from their serving capabilities. Zverev's higher mean serve index suggests he might lead in aces prediction, while the expected double faults could add unpredictability to the match.
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Expected Total Aces 10.6 Most likely: 10 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.5 Most likely: 4 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. Higher ace counts are more likely on faster surfaces like grass.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for total aces in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. Clay surface matches tend to produce more double faults due to fatigue in longer rallies.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Alexander Zverev versus Francisco Cerundolo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Zverev's edge in ranking, experience, and recent match performance gives him a favorable outlook against Cerundolo. A key factor to monitor will be Zverev's ability to capitalize on his serve, which could significantly impact the match's flow and outcome.

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