Madrid Spain Clay Masters 1000 Round of 16

Jakub Mensik vs Alexander Zverev: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Jakub Mensik

Rank: #27
41%
VS

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #3
59%
Expected Total Games: 24.1
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

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Player Metrics

Jakub Mensik

Form Index: 60.4
ELO Rating: 1855.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1916.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 173.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 61.4
Clay: 44.5
Grass: 44.1
Serve Rating: 76.5
Return Rating: 64.1

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 67.6
ELO Rating: 2057.4
Glicko2 Rating: 2047.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 199.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 68.5
Clay: 49.3
Grass: 49.5
Serve Rating: 97.9
Return Rating: 90.1

Recent Matches

Jakub Mensik

Alexander Zverev

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

In the Madrid Masters 1000 round of 16 on clay, Jakub Mensik (No. 27) meets Alexander Zverev (No. 3). The model favors Zverev 58.83% to 41.17% for the win, with a predicted total of about 24.13 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Zverev arrives with a stronger profile on paper: a higher rank, a superior Elo (2057.35 vs 1855.43) and a better form index (67.55 vs 60.43). Both have logged heavy minutes on site—Mensik’s tournament fatigue is 173 minutes (two Madrid wins) while Zverev’s is 199 minutes (two Madrid wins)—so endurance across longer rallies on clay will matter. Mensik’s surface strength index of 44.49 lags behind Zverev’s 49.27, indicating a slight edge for Zverev on clay-specific attributes. Serve and return metrics highlight a clear gap. Zverev’s mean serve index (97.92) comfortably exceeds Mensik’s (76.46) by more than 20 points, and his mean return index (90.10) is also substantially higher than Mensik’s (64.12). Those differences suggest Zverev can both free-hit on serve and apply pressure on Mensik’s delivery. Looking at recent form: Mensik has won his two Madrid matches in straight sets (107 and 66 minutes) after a long hard-court loss in Miami; Zverev has also progressed with two wins here (97 and 102 minutes) after a loss in Munich. Both arrive with tournament momentum but also accumulated minutes that could influence late-match execution.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.1 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Jakub Mensik versus Alexander Zverev. 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 Jakub Mensik versus Alexander Zverev. 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 (Jakub Mensik - Alexander Zverev) +4.6 Most likely spread: +5 (Jakub Mensik wins 5 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

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

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match sits at about 8.66 total, while the expected double faults total is roughly 4.54. On clay, the slower surface typically suppresses aces prediction compared with faster courts, yet Zverev’s much higher serve rating suggests he will still account for a disproportionate share of the predicted aces. Expected double faults could creep up if the match extends and fatigue sets in.
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Expected Total Aces 8.7 Most likely: 8 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 Jakub Mensik versus Alexander Zverev. 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 Jakub Mensik versus Alexander Zverev. 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 Jakub Mensik versus Alexander Zverev. 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 Jakub Mensik versus Alexander Zverev. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Zverev’s advantage in serve, return and overall ratings gives him the edge in this matchup, particularly on key service games and return breaks. The key factor to watch is how Mensik handles Zverev’s serve-return combination early—if he can neutralize it, the match tightens; otherwise Zverev’s control should prevail.

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