Us Open NY, U.S.A. Hard Grand Slam Round of 16

Alexander Zverev vs Luciano Darderi: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #2
79%
VS

Luciano Darderi

Rank: #22
21%
Expected Total Games: 37.6
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

Why the Model Favors Alexander Zverev

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Recent record by level +8.4 Alexander Zverev
Surface fit +7.2 Alexander Zverev
Overall strength +6.1 Alexander Zverev
Recent form +4.6 Alexander Zverev
Overall record & opposition quality +2.8 Alexander Zverev

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 79% for Alexander Zverev. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 66.3
ELO Rating: 2049.7
Glicko2 Rating: 2065.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 52.4
Clay: 57.1
Grass: 48.7
Serve Rating: 97.6
Return Rating: 89.9

Luciano Darderi

Form Index: 71.2
ELO Rating: 1801.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1799.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 31.2
Clay: 32.5
Grass: 15.5
Serve Rating: 95.3
Return Rating: 87.1

Recent Matches

Alexander Zverev

Luciano Darderi

  • Last Match: vs Dane Sweeny (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Dalibor Svrcina (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Harry Wendelken (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (0-2) hard Winston Salem 68 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Mattia Bellucci (2-1) hard Winston Salem 140 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Alexander Zverev
vs
1
Luciano Darderi
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the 2026 US Open in New York, Alexander Zverev meets Luciano Darderi in the round of 16 on hard courts in a Grand Slam setting. The model favors Zverev to win with a 78.63% probability versus 21.37% for Darderi, and it projects about 37.6 total games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Zverev stems primarily from recent record by level and surface fit, together adding roughly 15.6 percentage points to his chance, with further support from overall strength and recent form. Zverev is ranked 2, with a form index of 66.26 and an Elo of 2049.72. His surface strength index on hard courts is 52.44, his mean serve index is 97.61, and his mean return index is 89.87. Luciano Darderi is ranked 22, with a higher form index at 71.16 but a lower Elo of 1800.98 and a surface strength index of 31.16. Darderi’s mean serve index is 95.28 and his mean return index is 87.12. Both players report identical cumulative fatigue from the tournament at 522 minutes on court. Recent match patterns reinforce the prediction. Zverev has won three straight matches at the event, including two five set wins and a straight sets victory, showing resilience in tight affairs. Darderi arrives unbeaten in three matches as well, with a 3-0 win and two 3-1 results that indicate consistent form but fewer extended triumphs against higher level opposition. The sizable Elo gap and superior surface fit for Zverev are reflected in the model’s weighting of overall strength and surface fit as important drivers.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 37.6 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 Luciano Darderi. 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 Luciano Darderi. 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 - Luciano Darderi) +3.3 Most likely spread: +3 (Alexander Zverev 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 Luciano Darderi. Positive values indicate Alexander Zverev winning more games, negative values indicate Luciano Darderi winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction calls for 18.33 total aces in the match, with predicted aces split of 11.18 for Zverev and 7.4 for Darderi. The expected double faults for the match are 7.42, split as 3.37 for Zverev and 4.05 for Darderi. Hard courts are medium paced with a consistent bounce, so these predicted aces and expected double faults reflect a balance between big serving and reliable returning. Although Zverev’s serve index is marginally higher, the per player ace projections quantify that gap as 11.18 versus 7.4.
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Expected Total Aces 18.3 Most likely: 16 aces Per player: Alexander Zverev 11.2 + Luciano Darderi 7.4
Expected Total Double Faults 7.4 Most likely: 6 double faults Per player: Alexander Zverev 3.4 + Luciano Darderi 4.0

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Alexander Zverev versus Luciano Darderi. 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 Luciano Darderi. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

Alexander Zverev

Expected 11.2 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Alexander Zverev serves in this match.
Luciano Darderi

Expected 7.4 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Luciano Darderi serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Alexander Zverev versus Luciano Darderi. The chart shows the predicted probability for each double-fault count.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

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

Double Faults by Player

Alexander Zverev

Expected 3.4 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Alexander Zverev serves in this match.
Luciano Darderi

Expected 4.0 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Luciano Darderi serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

49.3% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Alexander Zverev's perspective)

3-0 Most likely set score (38.0%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Alexander Zverev's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Zverev’s advantage is driven most by his recent record at higher level events and better surface fit. A key factor to watch is how Zverev converts free points on serve early in sets, since the model attributes a large portion of his edge to serving and surface compatibility.

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