Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Denis Shapovalov vs Adrian Mannarino: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Denis Shapovalov

Rank: #43
58%
VS

Adrian Mannarino

Rank: #47
42%
Expected Total Games: 24.5
Predicted Winner: Denis Shapovalov

Why the Model Favors Denis Shapovalov

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

Age +5.9 Denis Shapovalov
Recent form +2.6 Denis Shapovalov
Recent record by level +2.5 Denis Shapovalov
Overall strength +1.8 Denis Shapovalov
Overall record & opposition quality +1.2 Adrian Mannarino

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 58% for Denis Shapovalov. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Denis Shapovalov

Form Index: 31.7
ELO Rating: 1576.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1665.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 27.5
Clay: 11.4
Grass: 9.1
Serve Rating: 96.2
Return Rating: 90.6

Adrian Mannarino

Form Index: 31.6
ELO Rating: 1535.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1579.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 19.9
Clay: 0.0
Grass: 22.1
Serve Rating: 95.4
Return Rating: 87.6

Recent Matches

Denis Shapovalov

  • Last Match: vs Zachary Svajda (1-1) hard Toronto 100 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Arthur Gea (0-2) hard Los Cabos 89 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Cameron Norrie (2-1) hard Los Cabos 158 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Dalibor Svrcina (2-0) hard Los Cabos 96 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez (2-0) hard Los Cabos 67 min

Adrian Mannarino

  • Last Match: vs Jacob Fearnley (0-2) hard Toronto 113 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Alex Michelsen (0-2) hard Washington 107 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Learner Tien (2-0) hard Washington 82 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Alex de Minaur (0-3) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Titouan Droguet (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Denis Shapovalov
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Adrian Mannarino
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the Cincinnati Masters 1000 in Ohio, Denis Shapovalov and Adrian Mannarino meet in a first-round hard‑court contest. The model projects Denis Shapovalov to win with a 58.27% probability against Mannarino’s 41.73%, and predicts a relatively short match of about 24.47 total games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Shapovalov comes mainly from age (a 5.9 percentage‑point swing toward Shapovalov) with supporting contributions from recent form (+2.6) and recent record at this level (+2.5). Shapovalov carries a modest overall strength advantage (+1.8), while Mannarino gains a small credit (+1.2) from overall record and opposition quality. Those shifts align with the underlying data: Shapovalov sits at world No. 43 with an Elo of 1576.2 and a higher surface strength index (27.5) than Mannarino (19.9), suggesting Shapovalov is slightly better adapted to hard courts here. Their form indices are nearly identical (Shapovalov 31.68, Mannarino 31.64) and neither player shows tournament fatigue (0 minutes on court). Serve and return profiles are close—Shapovalov’s mean serve index is 96.25 versus Mannarino’s 95.40, and his mean return index is 90.59 against Mannarino’s 87.63—so no single big serving advantage is evident. Recent results for both men show mixed momentum: Shapovalov is 1‑2 in his last three matches (including a notable win over Cameron Norrie), while Mannarino is also 1‑2 in his last three, with his lone recent win coming in Washington. Match lengths in recent outings vary, but neither player shows accumulated tournament fatigue.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.5 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. 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 Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. 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 (Denis Shapovalov - Adrian Mannarino) +0.6 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 Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. Positive values indicate Denis Shapovalov winning more games, negative values indicate Adrian Mannarino winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this matchup is modest: the model’s predicted aces total is 10.81, while the expected double faults are 8.79. On a medium‑paced hard court, that level fits expectations—hard surfaces produce a moderate number of aces compared with grass, and the predicted aces reflect two strong but not dominant servers. There’s no significantly higher serve rating between the two that would push the predicted aces much higher.
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Expected Total Aces 10.8 Most likely: 10 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 8.8 Most likely: 8 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. 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 Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. 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 Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. The chart shows the predicted probability for each double-fault count.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Denis Shapovalov versus Adrian Mannarino. 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

32.9% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Denis Shapovalov's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (33.4%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Denis Shapovalov's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Shapovalov’s edge is driven chiefly by the age factor as flagged by the model, backed by slightly stronger hard‑court suitability and higher Elo. The key thing to watch is Shapovalov’s ability to convert his slightly better return and surface metrics into break opportunities early; that could decide a compact, low‑game total encounter.

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