Dallas TX, U.S.A. Hard Atp 500 Quarterfinals

Denis Shapovalov vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Denis Shapovalov

Rank: #25
47%
VS
Expected Total Games: 23.4
Predicted Winner: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

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Player Metrics

Denis Shapovalov

Form Index: 56.0
ELO Rating: 1461.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1603.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 135.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.4
Clay: 9.5
Grass: 12.0
Serve Rating: 73.3
Return Rating: 60.2

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Form Index: 71.9
ELO Rating: 2271.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1591.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 172.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 14.3
Clay: 20.7
Grass: 22.5
Serve Rating: 97.1
Return Rating: 90.1

Recent Matches

Denis Shapovalov

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

  • Last Match: vs Alex Michelsen (2-0) hard Dallas 78 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Zachary Svajda (2-0) hard Dallas 94 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Tommy Paul (0-2) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Reilly Opelka (3-2) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Filip Misolic (3-0) hard Australian Open 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Denis Shapovalov
vs
1
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Hard
0 - 1
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Quarterfinals action in Dallas, Texas, on hard courts at an ATP 500-level event pits Denis Shapovalov against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The model favors Davidovich Fokina to win (52.91%) over Shapovalov (47.09%), with a predicted total of about 23.41 games for the match.

Match Analysis

Shapovalov enters ranked 25 with a form index of 56.04 and an Elo of 1461.48; he has accumulated 135 minutes on court this week and posts a surface strength index of 10.37. Davidovich Fokina is higher ranked at 15, carrying a stronger form index (71.93) and a markedly superior Elo (2270.99), but with greater fatigue at 172 minutes and a surface strength index of 14.26. The difference in mean serve index is notable (Davidovich Fokina 97.12 vs Shapovalov 73.34), and his mean return index also substantially outpaces Shapovalov’s (90.10 vs 60.17), both gaps exceeding five points and favoring Davidovich Fokina on serve and return metrics. Over the last three matches both players have shown resilience on hard courts: Shapovalov won two straight rounds in Dallas (straight-set victories over Kovacevic and Jodar) after a long loss to Marin Cilic at the Australian Open, while Davidovich Fokina also claimed two straight Dallas wins (over Michelsen and Svajda) following a defeat to Tommy Paul at the Australian Open. Both have recent match-play rhythm on hard courts, though Davidovich Fokina’s higher form index and Elo point to steadier recent level.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 23.4 Most likely outcome: 23 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Denis Shapovalov versus Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 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 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 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 - Alejandro Davidovich Fokina) +0.4 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 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Positive values indicate Denis Shapovalov winning more games, negative values indicate Alejandro Davidovich Fokina winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match is 16.46 combined, and the double faults prediction sits at 5.44 expected double faults overall. Hard courts produce a moderate ace environment, so the predicted aces reflect a balance between power and returnability. Given Davidovich Fokina’s significantly higher serve rating, he is likely to contribute more to the predicted aces total while also shaping how many double faults either player may risk under pressure.
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Expected Total Aces 16.5 Most likely: 16 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.4 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Denis Shapovalov versus Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 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 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 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 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. 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 Denis Shapovalov versus Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Davidovich Fokina’s edge comes from superior recent form, a higher Elo, and clear advantages in both serve and return indices. The key factor to monitor is how effectively Shapovalov can neutralize Davidovich Fokina’s serve and whether Davidovich Fokina’s fatigue from extra minutes affects his serve consistency.

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