Indian Wells CA, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Quarterfinals

Carlos Alcaraz vs Cameron Norrie: AI Prediction | Games, Aces & Double Faults

Carlos Alcaraz

Rank: #1
76%
VS

Cameron Norrie

Rank: #29
24%
Expected Total Games: 21.0
Predicted Winner: Carlos Alcaraz

Ranking Trends

Carlos Alcaraz

  • Current Rank: #1 (2026-03-02)
  • 3 Months Ago: #1 (2025-12-01)
  • 6 Months Ago: #2 (2025-08-25)
  • 9 Months Ago: #2 (2025-05-26)
  • 12 Months Ago: #3 (2025-03-03)

Cameron Norrie

  • Current Rank: #29 (2026-03-02)
  • 3 Months Ago: #27 (2025-12-01)
  • 6 Months Ago: #35 (2025-08-25)
  • 9 Months Ago: #81 (2025-05-26)
  • 12 Months Ago: #77 (2025-03-03)

Player Metrics

Carlos Alcaraz

Form Index: 62.7
ELO Rating: 12050.0
Glicko2 Rating: 2212.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 294.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 100.0
Clay: 100.0
Grass: 100.0
Serve Rating: 56.0
Return Rating: 54.4

Cameron Norrie

Form Index: 55.8
ELO Rating: 1320.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1631.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 256.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.8
Clay: 13.7
Grass: 12.9
Serve Rating: 97.7
Return Rating: 90.2

Recent Matches

Carlos Alcaraz
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Casper Ruud (2-0) hard Indian Wells 90 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Arthur Rinderknech (2-1) hard Indian Wells 138 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Grigor Dimitrov (2-0) hard Indian Wells 66 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Arthur Fils (2-0) hard Doha 50 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Andrey Rublev (2-0) hard Doha 122 min

Cameron Norrie
✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Rinky Hijikata (2-0) hard Indian Wells 76 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Alex de Minaur (2-0) hard Indian Wells 99 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Mackenzie McDonald (2-0) hard Indian Wells 81 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Rafael Jodar (0-2) hard Acapulco 55 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Christopher O'Connell (0-2) hard Rotterdam 117 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Carlos Alcaraz
vs
1
Cameron Norrie
Hard
0 - 1
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
1 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At Indian Wells in California, the Masters 1000 quarterfinal between world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 29 Cameron Norrie will be played on hard courts — a medium-paced surface with a consistent bounce in this event. The model favors Carlos Alcaraz to win (76.25% probability) over Cameron Norrie (23.75%), with a predicted total of about 20.98 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Alcaraz arrives with the top ranking, a strong form index of 62.75 and an Elo of 12,050. He carries 294 minutes of tournament court time and posts a surface strength index of 100, underlining his comfort on hard courts. Norrie, ranked 29, has a form index of 55.83 and an Elo of 1,320.61, with 256 minutes of play so far and a markedly lower surface strength index of 10.82. Serve/return profiles show clear contrasts: Norrie’s mean serve index (97.66) is substantially higher than Alcaraz’s (55.96), and his mean return index (90.16) also exceeds Alcaraz’s (54.36) — both differences well over five points and notable for match dynamics. Both players are battle-tested this week: Alcaraz has three wins at Indian Wells, including a straight-sets victory over Casper Ruud and a longer 138-minute match against Arthur Rinderknech; his matches display both dominance and a longer tussle. Norrie is also 3-0 at the event, all straight-set wins (including victories over Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata), suggesting efficient, controlled baseline play and strong serving spells.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 21.0 Most likely outcome: 20 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

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Cumulative Probability (CDF)

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Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the contest sits at an expected total of 10.57, while the predicted double faults total is about 4.47. On hard courts — which tend to produce a moderate number of aces compared to grass (fewer) or clay (more) — the expected aces figure reflects Norrie’s elite serve index; his big-serve profile should lift the predicted aces. The expected double faults number is modest, though Norrie’s aggressive serving style could concentrate those errors when under pressure.
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Expected Total Aces 10.6 Most likely: 10 aces
❌
Expected Total Double Faults 4.5 Most likely: 4 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

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Cumulative Probability (CDF)

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❌ Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

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Final Prediction

Alcaraz’s overwhelming Elo, top ranking and perfect surface strength give him the edge despite heavier minutes on court. The key factor to watch is Norrie’s serve: if his high serve index translates into free points, it could tighten the scoreline; otherwise Alcaraz’s all-court game should carry him through.

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