Roland Garros France Clay Grand Slam Round of 128

Flavio Cobolli vs Andrea Pellegrino: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Flavio Cobolli

Rank: #12
69%
VS

Andrea Pellegrino

Rank: #126
31%
Expected Total Games: 36.3
Predicted Winner: Flavio Cobolli

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Player Metrics

Flavio Cobolli

Form Index: 35.3
ELO Rating: 1766.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1798.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 24.5
Clay: 30.8
Grass: 29.9
Serve Rating: 95.6
Return Rating: 92.3

Andrea Pellegrino

Form Index: 74.7
ELO Rating: 1747.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1756.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.0
Clay: 27.7
Grass: 4.8
Serve Rating: 95.0
Return Rating: 89.9

Recent Matches

Flavio Cobolli

  • Last Match: vs Ignacio Buse (0-2) clay Hamburg 91 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Thiago Agustin Tirante (0-2) clay Rome 78 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Terence Atmane (2-0) clay Rome 106 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Alexander Zverev (0-2) clay Madrid 90 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Daniil Medvedev (2-1) clay Madrid 139 min

Andrea Pellegrino

  • Last Match: vs Marco Cecchinato (2-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Lloyd Harris (2-1) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Jannik Sinner (0-2) clay Rome 89 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Frances Tiafoe (2-0) clay Rome 116 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Arthur Fils (1-0) clay Rome 22 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

Roland Garros, Paris — round of 128 on clay at the 2026 Grand Slam sees Flavio Cobolli face Andrea Pellegrino in a matchup between a top-15 seed and a heavy-hitting qualifier-style opponent. The model favors Cobolli to advance (69.23% chance) over Pellegrino (30.77%), with a predicted total of about 36.3 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Cobolli enters with the higher rank (No. 12), a superior Elo (1766.8 vs 1747.7) and zero minutes of fatigue accumulated in this tournament, which is notable on a physically demanding surface like clay. His proprietary form index (35.29) is modest relative to Pellegrino’s (74.71), but Cobolli’s surface strength index (30.80) and strong return index (92.34) suggest he can control baseline exchanges and pressure second serves. Recent results show a mixed run: one straight-sets win in Rome followed by two straight-set defeats in Hamburg and Rome, indicating some inconsistency. Pellegrino, ranked 126, arrives with much higher form and two marathon wins earlier at Roland Garros (both long matches of 174 minutes) that boosted confidence but also left him with 348 minutes of on-court fatigue — a clear concern for endurance over best-of-five clay battles. His surface strength index (27.67) and mean serve/return indices (serve 94.96, return 89.87) are comparable to Cobolli’s, though slightly lower on return. Recent form on clay is strong (consecutive wins at Roland Garros), but the accumulated minutes and longer match durations could blunt that momentum against a fresher, higher-ranked opponent.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 36.3 Most likely outcome: 36 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. 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 (Flavio Cobolli - Andrea Pellegrino) +1.8 Most likely spread: +1 (Flavio Cobolli wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. Positive values indicate Flavio Cobolli winning more games, negative values indicate Andrea Pellegrino winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction sits at 12.03 total for the match and the predicted aces figure reflects two capable servers on a slow surface. Clay typically reduces ace frequency and elevates longer points; here the expected double faults are 7.2, and the expected double faults figure is likely inflated by Pellegrino’s fatigue from lengthy earlier matches. While neither player shows a large serving edge, Cobolli’s marginally higher serve index could nudge a few more free points his way.
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Expected Total Aces 12.0 Most likely: 12 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 7.2 Most likely: 7 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. 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 Flavio Cobolli versus Andrea Pellegrino. 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

37.3% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Flavio Cobolli's perspective)

3-0 Most likely set score (37.4%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Flavio Cobolli's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Cobolli’s freshness, higher ranking and stronger Elo edge tilt the model in his favor despite Pellegrino’s superior recent form. The key factor to watch will be Pellegrino’s physical stamina late in rallies and sets — if fatigue grows, Cobolli’s return game is well-placed to decide the match.

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