Roland Garros France Clay Grand Slam Round of 128

Emilio Nava vs Botic van de Zandschulp Prediction

Emilio Nava

Rank: #137
32%
VS

Botic van de Zandschulp

Rank: #85
68%
Predicted Games Played: 37.0
Predicted Winner: Botic van de Zandschulp

Ranking Trends

Emilio Nava

  • Current Rank: #137 (2025-05-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #238 (2025-02-24)
  • 6 Months Ago: #214 (2024-11-25)
  • 9 Months Ago: #172 (2024-08-26)
  • 12 Months Ago: #126 (2024-05-27)

Botic van de Zandschulp

  • Current Rank: #85 (2025-05-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #80 (2025-02-24)
  • 6 Months Ago: #80 (2024-11-25)
  • 9 Months Ago: #74 (2024-08-26)
  • 12 Months Ago: #102 (2024-05-27)

Player Metrics

Emilio Nava

Form Index: 4.8
ELO Rating: 205.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1533.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 3.2
Clay: 1.7
Grass: 2.1
Serve Rating: 97.9
Return Rating: 86.7

Botic van de Zandschulp

Form Index: 35.9
ELO Rating: 725.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1583.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.4
Clay: 5.8
Grass: 5.9
Serve Rating: 95.1
Return Rating: 88.5

Recent Matches

Emilio Nava
❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Marko Topo (1-2) clay Hamburg 111 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Juan Pablo Varillas (0-2) clay Santiago 88 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Tomas Barrios Vera (0-2) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Rigele Te (0-2) hard Hangzhou 82 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Maks Kasnikowski (1-2) hard Us Open 100 min

Botic van de Zandschulp
❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Jan-Lennard Struff (1-2) clay Madrid 102 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo (1-2) clay Madrid 196 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Moise Kouame (2-0) clay Madrid 77 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Ben Shelton (0-2) clay Munich 89 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Roberto Bautista Agut (2-1) clay Munich 152 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Emilio Nava
vs
0
Botic van de Zandschulp
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The Round of 128 at Roland Garros features an intriguing matchup between Emilio Nava and Botic van de Zandschulp on clay courts in France. The prediction favors Botic van de Zandschulp with a win probability of 67.60%, compared to Emilio Nava's 32.40%. The anticipated total number of games played is set at 37.

Match Analysis

Emilio Nava currently holds a rank of 137 with a form index of 4.76 and an Elo rating of 205.91. His surface strength index of 1.73 indicates he struggles on clay, while his mean serve index of 97.88 and mean return index of 86.71 show a decent balance in his game. Botic van de Zandschulp, ranked 85, is in markedly better form with a form index of 35.95 and a significantly higher Elo rating of 725.10. His surface strength index of 5.84 demonstrates more capability on clay. Notably, Van de Zandschulp's mean return index of 88.51 surpasses Nava's by over 5 points, suggesting he has a stronger return game. In their recent performances, both players have faced challenges. Nava has lost his last three matches: a hard-fought contest against Marko Topo, and two consecutive defeats on clay against Juan Pablo Varillas and Tomas Barrios Vera. Conversely, Van de Zandschulp has had mixed results, with his only recent win against Moise Kouame followed by two losses in Madrid. His recent performances indicate resilience, but he will need to regain consistency to perform at his best.

Final Prediction

Botic van de Zandschulp's superior ranking, form, and surface strength provide him with a distinct advantage heading into this match. A key factor to monitor will be the effectiveness of his return game, particularly against Nava's serve, as it could dictate the flow and outcome of the match.