Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Semifinals

Flavio Cobolli vs Arthur Fils: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Flavio Cobolli

Rank: #10
35%
VS

Arthur Fils

Rank: #21
65%
Expected Total Games: 25.4
Predicted Winner: Arthur Fils

Why the Model Favors Arthur Fils

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

Serve & return game +4.7 Arthur Fils
Recent record by level +3.6 Arthur Fils
Recent form +2.2 Arthur Fils
Fatigue & recent workload +1.2 Arthur Fils
Surface fit +1.1 Arthur Fils

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 65% for Arthur Fils. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Flavio Cobolli

Form Index: 73.4
ELO Rating: 1932.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1869.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 537.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 33.8
Clay: 37.7
Grass: 33.1
Serve Rating: 95.5
Return Rating: 88.5

Arthur Fils

Form Index: 66.4
ELO Rating: 1974.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1977.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 363.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 48.5
Clay: 40.9
Grass: 13.5
Serve Rating: 96.4
Return Rating: 87.6

Recent Matches

Flavio Cobolli

Arthur Fils

  • Last Match: vs Thiago Agustin Tirante (2-0) hard Cincinnati 64 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Alex de Minaur (2-0) hard Cincinnati 82 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Jiri Lehecka (2-1) hard Cincinnati 121 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Yannick Hanfmann (2-0) hard Cincinnati 96 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Rafael Jodar (0-2) hard Toronto 102 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Flavio Cobolli
vs
1
Arthur Fils
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Cincinnati semifinals on hard courts set up a contrast in styles and recent workloads. The model favors Arthur Fils to win, with a 65.07% probability versus Flavio Cobolli at 34.93%. The match is expected to be relatively short on games, about 25.37 total games.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Arthur Fils comes mainly from the serve and return game, with additional weight from his recent record at this level and current form. Fils carries the higher Elo rating (1974.58) compared with Cobolli (1932.63), and his surface strength index on hard courts is stronger (48.48 versus Cobolli 33.84). Those metrics align with the model placing 4.7 percentage points toward Fils for serve and return, and 3.6 points for recent results at this tier. Rank and form paint a mixed picture. Cobolli is the higher-ranked player at 10, and his form index is higher (73.38) than Fils (66.43), which reflects his ability to grind out long wins. Cobolli has logged much more court time this week, with cumulative fatigue of 537 minutes versus Fils at 363 minutes. Fatigue is a factor favoring Fils by 1.2 points. Serve and return ratings are very similar (Cobolli serve 95.54, Fils serve 96.40; Cobolli return 88.48, Fils return 87.62), so there is no large gap in those indexes. Over the last three matches Cobolli has won three tight matches, all three setters and lengthy affairs. Fils also has three wins, but his path includes two straight sets and generally shorter matches, suggesting fresher legs.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 25.4 Most likely outcome: 25 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Flavio Cobolli 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 Flavio Cobolli 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 (Flavio Cobolli - Arthur Fils) -2.6 Most likely spread: -3 (Arthur Fils wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Flavio Cobolli versus Arthur Fils. Positive values indicate Flavio Cobolli 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Arthur Fils. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

Aces prediction for this hard court match sits at a predicted aces total of about 11.06. Hard courts typically produce a moderate number of aces, and both players display high serve indices so neither is expected to dominate the ace count alone. The double faults prediction is modest, with expected double faults around 5.18 for the match. These expected double faults reflect solid serving numbers combined with some pressure on second serves late in matches.
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Expected Total Aces 11.1 Most likely: 11 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.2 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Flavio Cobolli 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 Flavio Cobolli 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Arthur Fils. 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Arthur Fils. 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

39.3% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Flavio Cobolli's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (42.0%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Flavio Cobolli's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Fils’ advantage is driven most by the serve and return game, reinforced by a cleaner recent record at this level and lower fatigue. The key factor to watch is serve and return dynamics, especially how Cobolli’s heavier court load affects his hold percentage in tight moments.

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