Roland Garros France Clay Grand Slam Quarterfinals

Rafael Jodar vs Alexander Zverev: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Rafael Jodar

Rank: #29
20%
VS

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #3
80%
Expected Total Games: 39.2
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

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Player Metrics

Rafael Jodar

Form Index: 78.5
ELO Rating: 1937.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1918.5
Current Fatigue (minutes): 696.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 26.2
Clay: 38.7
Grass: 7.4
Serve Rating: 94.4
Return Rating: 90.8

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 70.6
ELO Rating: 2084.9
Glicko2 Rating: 2061.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 696.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 54.5
Clay: 49.1
Grass: 38.7
Serve Rating: 95.0
Return Rating: 85.9

Recent Matches

Rafael Jodar

  • Last Match: vs Pablo Carreno Busta (3-2) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Alex Michelsen (3-2) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs James Duckworth (3-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Aleksandar Kovacevic (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (1-2) clay Rome 188 min

Alexander Zverev

  • Last Match: vs Jesper de Jong (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Quentin Halys (3-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Tomas Machac (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Benjamin Bonzi (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (1-2) clay Rome 144 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

At Roland Garros in Paris, the two players meet in a Grand Slam quarterfinal on clay. The model favors Alexander Zverev to advance (80.18% probability) over Rafael Jodar (19.82%), with a projected total of about 39.23 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Zverev arrives as the higher-ranked player (No. 3) with a superior Elo (2,084.90) and a stronger clay surface strength index (49.12) compared with Jodar (rank 29, Elo 1,937.50, surface index 38.68). Jodar shows excellent form metrics — a higher form index (78.52) and stronger mean return index (90.81) — while both players post very similar serve indices (Jodar 94.41, Zverev 95.03), so neither side gains a distinct serving edge on paper. Fatigue is identical in the dataset (696 minutes on court for each), indicating both have been tested physically through the fortnight. Recent results underline different routes to the quarterfinals. Jodar has battled through three tough wins, including two five-set victories and a four-set match, suggesting resilience but also tournament wear. Zverev’s last three outings show more decisive scorelines (two straight-set wins and a 3-1), reflecting efficiency and fewer extended encounters. Those patterns, combined with Zverev’s higher Elo and clay index, tilt the matchup toward him despite Jodar’s strong returning and recent form.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 39.2 Most likely outcome: 39 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Rafael Jodar 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 Rafael Jodar 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 (Rafael Jodar - Alexander Zverev) -3.7 Most likely spread: -4 (Alexander Zverev wins 4 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Rafael Jodar versus Alexander Zverev. Positive values indicate Rafael Jodar 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 Rafael Jodar versus Alexander Zverev. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction sits at about 12.85 for the match while the expected double faults total 5.34. On slow, high-bounce clay, predicted aces should be suppressed relative to faster surfaces, and the expected double faults reflect the physical strain of long rallies; expected double faults may climb if rallies extend. Neither player holds a dramatically higher serve rating in the data, so the ace count will likely reflect baseline exchanges and short service opportunities more than pure serving dominance.
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Expected Total Aces 12.8 Most likely: 12 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.3 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Rafael Jodar 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 Rafael Jodar 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 Rafael Jodar 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 Rafael Jodar versus Alexander Zverev. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

46.7% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Rafael Jodar's perspective)

0-3 Most likely set score (42.0%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Rafael Jodar's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Zverev’s higher ranking, Elo and stronger clay index give him the clear statistical edge in this quarterfinal projection. Watch Jodar’s return game and how both manage fatigue in long rallies — that will be the decisive factor.

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