Winston Salem NC, U.S.A. Hard Atp 250 Semifinals

James Duckworth vs Arthur Fery: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

James Duckworth

Rank: #86
36%
VS

Arthur Fery

Rank: #37
64%
Expected Total Games: 25.5
Predicted Winner: Arthur Fery

Why the Model Favors Arthur Fery

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

Recent record by level +8.3 Arthur Fery
Recent form +5.7 James Duckworth
Age +4.5 Arthur Fery
Surface fit +3.6 Arthur Fery
Overall record & opposition quality +1.6 Arthur Fery

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 64% for Arthur Fery. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

James Duckworth

Form Index: 56.8
ELO Rating: 1635.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1618.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 437.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 21.6
Clay: 9.6
Grass: 11.1
Serve Rating: 96.6
Return Rating: 86.8

Arthur Fery

Form Index: 74.9
ELO Rating: 1847.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1810.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 301.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 25.9
Clay: 10.8
Grass: 32.3
Serve Rating: 94.1
Return Rating: 88.2

Recent Matches

James Duckworth

  • Last Match: vs Fabian Marozsan (2-1) hard Winston Salem 150 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Lorenzo Sonego (2-0) hard Winston Salem 104 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Mariano Navone (2-0) hard Winston Salem 112 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Quinn Vandecasteele (2-0) hard Winston Salem 71 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Arthur Fery (1-2) hard Cincinnati 152 min

Arthur Fery

  • Last Match: vs Aleksandar Kovacevic (2-1) hard Winston Salem 128 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Mees Rottgering (2-0) hard Winston Salem 93 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Cruz Hewitt (2-0) hard Winston Salem 80 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Alex de Minaur (0-2) hard Cincinnati 142 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs James Duckworth (2-1) hard Cincinnati 152 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
James Duckworth
vs
1
Arthur Fery
Hard
0 - 1
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Semifinal at Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on hard courts in an ATP 250 level event. Arthur Fery is the model pick to win with a 64.22% probability versus James Duckworth at 35.78%. The model expects a relatively compact contest of about 25.46 total games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Fery comes mainly from recent record by level, with additional weight from age, surface fit, and overall record and opposition quality. Those factors are visible in the raw numbers. Fery sits 37 in the rankings with an Elo of 1847 and a strong form index of 74.86. Duckworth is ranked 86 with a lower Elo of 1636 and a form index of 56.78, though the model still gives Duckworth a modest boost from recent form because he has won three tough matches at this event, including a 150 minute quarterfinal. Age also favors Fery in the engine, and his slightly higher surface strength index (25.90 versus 21.63) nudges the prediction toward him on hard courts. Compare other match variables. Fatigue is meaningfully different: Duckworth has logged 437 minutes in this tournament versus Fery’s 301 minutes. That extra time on court could matter late in rallies or in decisive games. Serve and return indices are close enough that neither player carries a clear serving edge on paper. Over the last three matches both men are unbeaten in Winston-Salem. Duckworth’s wins include two straight-sets and one three-set effort. Fery has progressed with two straight-set wins and a three-set win, generally in shorter matches than Duckworth’s longest outing.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 25.5 Most likely outcome: 25 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. 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 James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. 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 (James Duckworth - Arthur Fery) -2.0 Most likely spread: -2 (Arthur Fery wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. Positive values indicate James Duckworth winning more games, negative values indicate Arthur Fery winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match is 11.55 total, with predicted aces split of 6.42 for Duckworth and 5.26 for Fery. The double faults prediction totals 5.63 for the match, with 3.27 expected from Duckworth and 2.37 from Fery. On a medium-paced hard court this level of predicted aces is consistent with a balanced serving contest. There is no single dominant serve rating here, and the per player ace projections reflect that balance.
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Expected Total Aces 11.6 Most likely: 9 aces Per player: James Duckworth 6.4 + Arthur Fery 5.3
Expected Total Double Faults 5.6 Most likely: 4 double faults Per player: James Duckworth 3.3 + Arthur Fery 2.4

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. 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 James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

James Duckworth

Expected 6.4 aces

Probability distribution for the aces James Duckworth serves in this match.
Arthur Fery

Expected 5.3 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Arthur Fery serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. 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 James Duckworth versus Arthur Fery. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Double Faults by Player

James Duckworth

Expected 3.3 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults James Duckworth serves in this match.
Arthur Fery

Expected 2.4 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Arthur Fery serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

42.6% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (James Duckworth's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (39.0%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from James Duckworth's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Fery is favored largely because his recent results at higher levels and his age profile tilt the model toward him. The key match factor to watch is Duckworth’s accumulated fatigue versus Fery’s fresher legs late in sets and in tight service games.

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