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

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Prediction

Jannik Sinner

Rank: #1
53%
VS

Carlos Alcaraz

Rank: #2
47%
Predicted Games Played: 22.0
Predicted Winner: Jannik Sinner

Player Metrics

Jannik Sinner

Form Index: 69.1
ELO Rating: 11447.3
Glicko2 Rating: 2171.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 436.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 100.0
Clay: 97.8
Grass: 98.9
Serve Rating: 97.7
Return Rating: 89.1

Carlos Alcaraz

Form Index: 69.9
ELO Rating: 6662.3
Glicko2 Rating: 2358.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 518.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 54.7
Clay: 60.8
Grass: 58.9
Serve Rating: 94.5
Return Rating: 87.4

Recent Matches

Jannik Sinner

  • Last Match: vs Terence Atmane (2-0) hard Cincinnati 86 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (1-0) hard Cincinnati 71 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Adrian Mannarino (2-0) hard Cincinnati 108 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Gabriel Diallo (2-0) hard Cincinnati 112 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Daniel Elahi Galan (2-0) hard Cincinnati 59 min

Carlos Alcaraz

  • Last Match: vs Alexander Zverev (2-0) hard Cincinnati 105 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Andrey Rublev (2-1) hard Cincinnati 137 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Luca Nardi (2-0) hard Cincinnati 80 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Hamad Medjedovic (2-0) hard Cincinnati 95 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Damir Dzumhur (2-1) hard Cincinnati 101 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Jannik Sinner
vs
5
Carlos Alcaraz
Hard
0 - 2
Clay
0 - 3
Grass
1 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The finals of the Cincinnati Masters 1000 sees world number one Jannik Sinner face off against second-ranked Carlos Alcaraz on hard courts in Ohio. The match is expected to be tightly contested, with Sinner holding a slight edge as the predicted winner at a probability of 53.32%, compared to Alcaraz's 46.68%. The predicted total number of games played is set at 22.0.

Match Analysis

Jannik Sinner comes into this match with a strong form index of 69.09 and an impressive Elo rating of 11447, which suggests he is performing at a high level. His cumulative fatigue from the tournament stands at 436 minutes, indicating he has had a slightly less demanding path than Alcaraz. Sinner's surface strength index is a perfect 100.0, showcasing his dominance on hard courts. Notably, Sinner's mean serve index of 97.69 is significantly superior to Alcaraz's 94.47, creating a serve advantage for the top seed. Furthermore, Sinner's mean return index of 89.05 also surpasses Alcaraz's 87.38, though the difference here is less pronounced. On the other hand, Carlos Alcaraz, with a form index of 69.92 and an Elo rating of 6662, has also demonstrated strong capabilities in this tournament. However, he enters this final with higher cumulative fatigue at 518 minutes, which might affect his performance. Alcaraz's recent matches include a notable win over Alexander Zverev, as well as a challenging encounter with Andrey Rublev, which he won in three sets. Sinner, meanwhile, has dominated his last three opponents without dropping a set, showcasing his current form and confidence.

Final Prediction

Jannik Sinner's superior serving and returning capabilities, coupled with his better fatigue management, give him a crucial edge heading into the final. A key factor to watch will be Sinner's ability to maintain his serve throughout the match, as it could dictate the flow and outcome of this encounter.