Madrid Spain Clay Masters 1000 Round of 128

Damir Dzumhur vs Mattia Bellucci: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Damir Dzumhur

Rank: #84
43%
VS

Mattia Bellucci

Rank: #78
57%
Expected Total Games: 22.7
Predicted Winner: Mattia Bellucci

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Player Metrics

Damir Dzumhur

Form Index: 38.7
ELO Rating: 1518.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1495.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 51.3
Clay: 39.5
Grass: 39.6
Serve Rating: 72.4
Return Rating: 82.1

Mattia Bellucci

Form Index: 49.3
ELO Rating: 1565.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1552.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 50.9
Clay: 38.0
Grass: 42.3
Serve Rating: 98.1
Return Rating: 89.6

Recent Matches

Damir Dzumhur

  • Last Match: vs Vitaliy Sachko (0-2) clay Munich 103 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Fabian Marozsan (0-2) clay Monte Carlo 65 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alexander Blockx (0-2) clay Monte Carlo 97 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer (2-0) clay Monte Carlo 118 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (0-2) clay Bucharest 87 min

Mattia Bellucci

  • Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (0-2) clay Marrakech 78 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Reda Bennani (2-1) clay Marrakech 148 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alex Michelsen (0-2) hard Miami 65 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Murphy Cassone (2-1) hard Miami 162 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Nicolas Jarry (2-0) hard Miami 64 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

2
Damir Dzumhur
vs
0
Mattia Bellucci
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
1 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Madrid, Spain — Round of 128 at the Masters 1000 on clay. Mattia Bellucci is the pre-match favorite in this early clay showdown, with a 57.43% chance to win versus Damir Dzumhur’s 42.57%. The model anticipates a relatively short encounter: an expected 22.67 total games.

Match Analysis

On paper this is a close matchup. Dzumhur sits at No. 84 with a form index of 38.71 and an Elo of 1518.44; Bellucci is slightly higher at No. 78 with a stronger form index of 49.33 and Elo 1565.76. Both enter the match without accumulation of tournament fatigue (0 minutes on court), and their clay surface strength indices are nearly identical (Dzumhur 39.48, Bellucci 38.02), so neither has a clear surface pedigree edge. Serve and return metrics tilt noticeably toward Bellucci. His mean serve index (98.13) outstrips Dzumhur’s (72.42) by more than 25 points, a sizeable advantage likely to affect service holds and free points. Bellucci also shows the higher mean return index (89.58 vs Dzumhur’s 82.13), so he is preferred both on serve and when returning. Recent form tells a slightly different story: Dzumhur has lost his last three matches on clay in straight sets, while Bellucci’s recent results are mixed — a strong three-set win in Marrakech followed by two defeats. Taken together, Bellucci’s current form and superior serve/return indices give him the edge.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 22.7 Most likely outcome: 22 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. 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 Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. 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 (Damir Dzumhur - Mattia Bellucci) +0.7 Most likely spread: 0 (even number of games won)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. Positive values indicate Damir Dzumhur winning more games, negative values indicate Mattia Bellucci winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match sits at 13.59 predicted aces overall. Clay typically suppresses ace totals because of slower pace and higher bounce, so the predicted aces figure is tempered by surface effects. The double faults prediction is 6.06 expected double faults for the match; clay’s longer rallies can contribute to higher double fault totals, especially late in matches. Bellucci’s significantly higher serve rating is the main reason the predicted aces number is not lower — his serve can still produce free points even on slow courts.
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Expected Total Aces 13.6 Most likely: 13 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.1 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. 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 Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. 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 Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. 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 Damir Dzumhur versus Mattia Bellucci. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Bellucci’s superior Elo, stronger recent form index and a clear serving edge make him the favorite in Madrid. The key factor to watch is whether Dzumhur’s solid return game can neutralize Bellucci’s powerful serve on clay; that duel will likely decide who controls the important service games.

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