Halle Germany Grass Atp 500 Round of 16

Hubert Hurkacz vs Daniel Altmaier: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Hubert Hurkacz

Rank: #103
57%
VS

Daniel Altmaier

Rank: #81
43%
Expected Total Games: 25.5
Predicted Winner: Hubert Hurkacz

Why the Model Favors Hubert Hurkacz

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

Overall record & opposition quality +1.9 Hubert Hurkacz
Recent form +1.8 Hubert Hurkacz
Surface fit +1.8 Hubert Hurkacz
Serve & return game +0.8 Daniel Altmaier
Overall strength +0.8 Hubert Hurkacz

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 57% for Hubert Hurkacz. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network — not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Hubert Hurkacz

Form Index: 37.0
ELO Rating: 1608.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1616.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 68.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 15.9
Clay: 23.1
Grass: 13.3
Serve Rating: 96.5
Return Rating: 87.4

Daniel Altmaier

Form Index: 33.6
ELO Rating: 1554.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1558.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 85.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 12.6
Clay: 19.9
Grass: 12.1
Serve Rating: 95.3
Return Rating: 87.3

Recent Matches

Hubert Hurkacz

  • Last Match: vs Andrey Rublev (2-0) grass Halle 68 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Marton Fucsovics (1-2) grass S Hertogenbosch 127 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Frances Tiafoe (2-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jaume Munar (3-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Yannick Hanfmann (1-2) clay Rome 139 min

Daniel Altmaier

  • Last Match: vs Nikoloz Basilashvili (2-0) grass Halle 85 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Frances Tiafoe (1-2) grass Stuttgart 146 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (2-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Tommy Paul (0-2) clay Hamburg 98 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Ben Shelton (2-1) clay Hamburg 170 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Hubert Hurkacz
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Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At Halle in Germany, round of 16 on grass at an ATP 500 event, Hubert Hurkacz is narrowly favored over Daniel Altmaier. The model gives Hurkacz a 57.15% chance to win versus 42.85% for Altmaier, with a projected total of about 25.5 games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Hurkacz comes mainly from his overall record and opposition quality, recent form and a slightly better surface fit. Hurkacz holds the higher Elo (1608.08 vs 1554.83) and the model credits that differential when evaluating match-ups. His recent form index is also a touch higher (37.01 to 33.65), reinforced by a straight-sets win over Andrey Rublev in Halle, whereas Altmaier’s last victory came over Nikoloz Basilashvili. On grass both players profile as strong servers: Hurkacz’s mean serve index is 96.49 and Altmaier’s 95.35, so there isn’t a large serving gap to note. Return figures are nearly identical (87.43 vs 87.28). Hurkacz’s surface strength index is marginally better (13.27 to 12.06), which the model factors into its slight tilt. Fatigue is worth watching: Hurkacz has spent 68 minutes in the tournament so far versus Altmaier’s 85, a small but relevant difference given the quick points on grass. Over their last three matches each, both have one recent win at Halle and earlier exits in bigger events; Hurkacz has a mixed set of results including a long clay encounter at Roland Garros, while Altmaier’s path shows resilience but also longer matches that contributed to his higher minutes on court.

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 Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. 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 Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. 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 (Hubert Hurkacz - Daniel Altmaier) +0.9 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 Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. Positive values indicate Hubert Hurkacz winning more games, negative values indicate Daniel Altmaier winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this grass match is high—predicted aces total is 15.15—reflecting the surface’s speed and low bounce that rewards big serving. The expected double faults are modest at 4.31, which matches both players’ clean serving profiles. Neither player has a significantly higher serve rating, so the ace count should reflect two strong servers rather than a single dominant server.
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Expected Total Aces 15.2 Most likely: 15 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.3 Most likely: 4 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. 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 Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. 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 Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. 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 Hubert Hurkacz versus Daniel Altmaier. 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

42.2% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Hubert Hurkacz's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (35.9%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Hubert Hurkacz's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Hurkacz’s narrow edge is driven primarily by the model’s assessment of overall record and opposition quality, with recent form and marginally better surface fit also contributing. Key to watch will be serve efficiency and how fatigue influences short, high-intensity points on grass.

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