Hamburg Germany Clay Atp 500 Round of 16

Alexander Zverev vs Alexandre Muller Prediction

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #2
73%
VS

Alexandre Muller

Rank: #39
27%
Predicted Games Played: 21.0
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

Ranking Trends

Alexander Zverev

  • Current Rank: #2 (2025-05-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #2 (2025-02-17)
  • 6 Months Ago: #2 (2024-11-18)
  • 9 Months Ago: #4 (2024-08-19)
  • 12 Months Ago: #4 (2024-05-20)

Alexandre Muller

  • Current Rank: #39 (2025-05-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #60 (2025-02-17)
  • 6 Months Ago: #68 (2024-11-18)
  • 9 Months Ago: #76 (2024-08-19)
  • 12 Months Ago: #90 (2024-05-20)

Player Metrics

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 58.6
ELO Rating: 6746.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1881.5
Current Fatigue (minutes): 94.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 55.0
Clay: 56.1
Grass: 63.1
Serve Rating: 98.3
Return Rating: 88.2

Alexandre Muller

Form Index: 51.5
ELO Rating: 1272.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1614.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 114.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.4
Clay: 10.6
Grass: 9.0
Serve Rating: 95.2
Return Rating: 88.7

Recent Matches

Alexander Zverev
✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Aleksandar Kovacevic (2-0) clay Hamburg 94 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Lorenzo Musetti (0-2) clay Rome 135 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Arthur Fils (2-0) clay Rome 105 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Vilius Gaubas (2-0) clay Rome 85 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli (2-0) clay Rome 66 min

Alexandre Muller
✅ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Elias Ymer (2-0) clay Hamburg 114 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Stefanos Tsitsipas (0-2) clay Rome 91 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Jiri Lehecka (2-1) clay Rome 156 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Frances Tiafoe (0-2) clay Madrid 78 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Ugo Humbert (2-1) clay Madrid 150 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

2
Alexander Zverev
vs
0
Alexandre Muller
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
1 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 16 at the Hamburg tournament, Alexander Zverev faces Alexandre Muller on clay. Zverev, currently ranked 2 in the world, is the favorite with a 72.83% probability of winning, while Muller carries a 27.17% chance. The predicted total number of games played in this match is 21.

Match Analysis

Alexander Zverev's rank of 2 and an Elo rating of 6746 highlight his elite status in the sport. His form index of 58.57 indicates solid recent performance, despite a recent loss in Rome. Zverev has displayed impressive serving capabilities with a mean serve index of 98.33, significantly outpacing Muller’s index of 95.20 by over 3 points. His return game is also formidable with a mean return index of 88.15, compared to Muller’s slightly higher 88.68, indicating that Zverev's overall advantage lies in his service game. However, fatigue may play a role, as Zverev comes into this match with 94 minutes on court compared to Muller's 114. In their last three matches, Zverev has experienced mixed results, winning two and losing one, while Muller has also won two of his last three matches. Zverev's last match in Hamburg saw him dominate Aleksandar Kovacevic, winning in straight sets, while Muller also advanced with a straight-set victory over Elias Ymer. Both players have shown resilience, but Zverev's recent strong performance on clay gives him an edge heading into this matchup.

Final Prediction

Zverev's higher ranking, more robust serving ability, and better recent form provide him with a significant advantage over Muller. The key factor to watch will be Zverev's service game, as his ability to dominate on serve could dictate the pace and outcome of the match.