Dubai U.A.E. Hard Atp 500 Semifinals

Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Daniil Medvedev: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Felix Auger-Aliassime

Rank: #8
41%
VS

Daniil Medvedev

Rank: #11
59%
Expected Total Games: 23.2
Predicted Winner: Daniil Medvedev

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Player Metrics

Felix Auger-Aliassime

Form Index: 64.7
ELO Rating: 3934.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1699.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 303.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 25.6
Clay: 30.0
Grass: 31.6
Serve Rating: 83.7
Return Rating: 31.8

Daniil Medvedev

Form Index: 69.8
ELO Rating: 2341.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1993.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 195.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 14.6
Clay: 22.5
Grass: 22.5
Serve Rating: 97.7
Return Rating: 90.2

Recent Matches

Felix Auger-Aliassime

Daniil Medvedev

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Felix Auger-Aliassime
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Daniil Medvedev
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Dubai, U.A.E., semifinal on hard courts at an ATP 500 event sets up Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Daniil Medvedev. The model favors Medvedev to win (58.59% vs Auger-Aliassime 41.41%), with a predicted total of about 23.25 games in the match — pointing to a straight-sets finish or a quick three-setter.

Match Analysis

Felix arrives as the higher-ranked player (No. 8) with a strong Elo rating (3934.18) and a solid mean serve index (83.71). He has logged more time on court this week (303 minutes), which shows match rhythm but also higher cumulative fatigue. His surface strength index on hard courts sits at 25.59 and his form index is 64.72. Medvedev, ranked 11, posts a higher form index (69.80) despite a lower Elo value (2341.72) and has been fresher in Dubai with 195 minutes on court. His mean serve index is notably higher at 97.67 and his surface strength index is 14.56. There are meaningful gaps in the underlying tools of the match: Medvedev’s mean serve index exceeds Felix’s by nearly 14 points, and his mean return index (90.19) dwarfs Felix’s (31.81) by a wide margin — both differences exceed the five-point threshold and will likely be decisive. Over their last three matches here, both players have been flawless: Auger-Aliassime won three straight matches in Dubai (matches lasting 110–112–81 minutes), and Medvedev also recorded three clean wins with shorter average durations (56–66–73 minutes), suggesting sharper, more efficient performances from Medvedev this week.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 23.2 Most likely outcome: 23 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. 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 Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. 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 (Felix Auger-Aliassime - Daniil Medvedev) -2.1 Most likely spread: -3 (Daniil Medvedev wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. Positive values indicate Felix Auger-Aliassime winning more games, negative values indicate Daniil Medvedev winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match is 10.57 total, with a predicted aces advantage leaning toward Medvedev given his superior serve rating. Expected double faults are modest at 4.47 for the match. On Dubai’s medium-paced hard courts, serve potency will still generate a respectable ace count but not at grass-court levels; the predicted aces and expected double faults reflect that balance.
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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

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. 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 Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. 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 Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. 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 Felix Auger-Aliassime versus Daniil Medvedev. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Medvedev’s combination of elite serving and elite returning metrics gives him the edge in this matchup, especially when coupled with fresher legs. The key factor to watch is how well Felix can hold serve under pressure against Medvedev’s return game — breaking that pattern would be essential for an upset.

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