Roland Garros France Clay Grand Slam Round of 16

Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #3
71%
VS

Tallon Griekspoor

Rank: #34
29%
Predicted Games Played: 38.0
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

Ranking Trends

Alexander Zverev

  • Current Rank: #3 (2025-05-19)
  • 3 Months Ago: #2 (2025-02-24)
  • 6 Months Ago: #2 (2024-11-25)
  • 9 Months Ago: #4 (2024-08-26)
  • 12 Months Ago: #4 (2024-05-27)

Tallon Griekspoor

  • Current Rank: #34 (2025-05-19)
  • 3 Months Ago: #47 (2025-02-24)
  • 6 Months Ago: #40 (2024-11-25)
  • 9 Months Ago: #40 (2024-08-26)
  • 12 Months Ago: #25 (2024-05-27)

Player Metrics

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 81.1
ELO Rating: 6620.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1878.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 55.0
Clay: 55.0
Grass: 63.1
Serve Rating: 98.2
Return Rating: 88.1

Tallon Griekspoor

Form Index: 79.6
ELO Rating: 1554.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1696.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 15.2
Clay: 11.0
Grass: 10.8
Serve Rating: 96.7
Return Rating: 85.1

Recent Matches

Alexander Zverev
✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Flavio Cobolli (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Jesper de Jong (3-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Learner Tien (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Alexandre Muller (1-2) clay Hamburg 160 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Aleksandar Kovacevic (2-0) clay Hamburg 94 min

Tallon Griekspoor
✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Ethan Quinn (3-2) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Gabriel Diallo (3-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Marcos Giron (3-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Arthur Fils (0-2) clay Rome 67 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Miomir Kecmanovic (2-1) clay Rome 94 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

5
Alexander Zverev
vs
1
Tallon Griekspoor
Hard
3 - 1
Clay
2 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 16 at Roland Garros, the prestigious Grand Slam tournament held on clay courts in France, Alexander Zverev is set to face Tallon Griekspoor. The match promises to be competitive, but Zverev is favored to win with a probability of 71.45%, while Griekspoor has a 28.55% chance. The predicted total number of games played is approximately 38.

Match Analysis

Alexander Zverev, currently ranked 3rd, boasts a solid form index of 81.10 and an impressive Elo rating of 6619.96. His cumulative fatigue stands at 522 minutes, but his surface strength index of 55.05 highlights his proficiency on clay. Zverev's mean serve index of 98.20 and mean return index of 88.15 reveal a significant advantage, particularly as the difference in serve index is greater than 5 points compared to Griekspoor. On the other hand, Tallon Griekspoor, ranked 34th, has a form index of 79.60 and an Elo rating of 1554.06, indicating a respectable level of play. His cumulative fatigue is also 522 minutes, but his surface strength index of just 10.96 suggests he struggles more on clay than Zverev. Griekspoor's mean serve index of 96.72 and mean return index of 85.15, although competitive, fall short of Zverev's metrics. In their recent matches, Zverev has been dominant, winning all three encounters convincingly, while Griekspoor has shown resilience but faced tougher challenges, winning two out of three matches with some sets dropped.

Final Prediction

Alexander Zverev's superior ranking, form, and performance metrics provide him with a distinct edge heading into this matchup. His strong serve and return game will be critical, particularly on clay, where he has excelled. The key factor to watch will be Zverev's ability to control the pace and dictate play through his serve, potentially overpowering Griekspoor's defenses.