Barcelona Spain Clay Atp 500 Finals

Andrey Rublev vs Arthur Fils: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Andrey Rublev

Rank: #15
41%
VS

Arthur Fils

Rank: #30
59%
Expected Total Games: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Arthur Fils

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Player Metrics

Andrey Rublev

Form Index: 63.8
ELO Rating: 1784.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1843.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 417.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 58.5
Clay: 45.4
Grass: 46.9
Serve Rating: 77.0
Return Rating: 70.3

Arthur Fils

Form Index: 84.2
ELO Rating: 1873.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1947.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 404.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 62.6
Clay: 46.9
Grass: 42.0
Serve Rating: 97.8
Return Rating: 89.3

Recent Matches

Andrey Rublev

  • Last Match: vs Hamad Medjedovic (2-1) clay Barcelona 118 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Tomas Machac (2-0) clay Barcelona 85 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Lorenzo Sonego (2-0) clay Barcelona 102 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Mariano Navone (2-0) clay Barcelona 112 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Zizou Bergs (0-2) clay Monte Carlo 77 min

Arthur Fils

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Andrey Rublev
vs
1
Arthur Fils
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The Barcelona final on clay crowns one of the week's best performers, played in Spain at an ATP 500 event. Arthur Fils is the model favorite here, with a 58.55% chance to win against Andrey Rublev (41.45%), and the model forecasts a relatively short affair of about 24 total games.

Match Analysis

Rublev arrives as the higher-ranked player (15) but with middling form (63.8) and an Elo of 1784.6; he carries 417 minutes of court time in this event and shows a modest clay-specific index (45.4). Fils, ranked 30, has surged this week with a superior form index (84.2) and a higher Elo (1873.7), with slightly lower cumulative fatigue (404 minutes) and a nearly identical surface strength (46.9). The serve and return splits are notable: Fils’ mean serve index (97.8) outstrips Rublev’s (77.0) by more than 20 points, and his mean return index (89.3) is roughly 19 points better than Rublev’s (70.3), suggesting Fils holds clear edges on both wings. Both players have been unbeaten en route to the final, each winning their last three matches in Barcelona. Rublev’s path included a long 118-minute semi and a pair of straight-set wins earlier, showing resilience but also accumulation of minutes. Fils has been efficient and often decisive, with two sub-80 minute wins and a 112-minute semi—formally sharper and arguably fresher in momentum.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.0 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. 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 Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. 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 (Andrey Rublev - Arthur Fils) +1.9 Most likely spread: +2 (Andrey Rublev wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. Positive values indicate Andrey Rublev winning more games, negative values indicate Arthur Fils winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction is modest for clay: the match has a predicted aces total of about 16.73. Given the surface and the slower bounce, predicted aces will be suppressed compared with faster courts. The double faults prediction sits at 6.69 expected double faults; longer rallies and tournament fatigue can increase that number late in points. Fils’ far superior serve index makes him the driver of the predicted aces count, while both players’ accumulated minutes raise the expected double faults.
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Expected Total Aces 16.7 Most likely: 16 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.7 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. 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 Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. 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 Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. 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 Andrey Rublev versus Arthur Fils. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Fils’ combination of higher Elo, excellent form and clear service/return advantages underpin his edge in this matchup. Keep an eye on early service games and return aggression—if Fils converts early breaks, the match could stay compact and follow the low total-games projection.

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