Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 16

Rafael Jodar vs Flavio Cobolli: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Rafael Jodar

Rank: #11
71%
VS

Flavio Cobolli

Rank: #10
29%
Expected Total Games: 25.1
Predicted Winner: Rafael Jodar

Why the Model Favors Rafael Jodar

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

Recent record by level +8.9 Rafael Jodar
Serve & return game +5.9 Rafael Jodar
Surface fit +5.0 Rafael Jodar
Recent form +3.6 Rafael Jodar
Overall strength +2.7 Flavio Cobolli

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 71% for Rafael Jodar. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Rafael Jodar

Form Index: 77.3
ELO Rating: 1965.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1953.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 251.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 43.3
Clay: 37.5
Grass: 12.1
Serve Rating: 96.0
Return Rating: 91.7

Flavio Cobolli

Form Index: 61.1
ELO Rating: 1861.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1842.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 269.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 26.2
Clay: 37.7
Grass: 33.1
Serve Rating: 94.8
Return Rating: 86.6

Recent Matches

Rafael Jodar

Flavio Cobolli

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Clay
0 - 0
Grass
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Key Prediction Insights

Cincinnati, Ohio. Round of 16 on hard courts at a Masters 1000 event. The model favors Rafael Jodar to win this matchup. Predicted winner: Rafael Jodar 71.47%. Flavio Cobolli 28.53%. The model expects about 25.1 total games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Jodar comes mainly from his recent record by level, which adds 8.9 percentage points, supported by his wins over Alejandro Tabilo and Denis Shapovalov at this event. Serve and return game is the next important factor, contributing 5.9 points toward Jodar, followed by surface fit adding 5.0 points. On paper the players are close by ranking. Jodar is ranked 11 and Cobolli 10. Jodar posts a higher form index at 77.26 compared with Cobolli at 61.11. Elo favors Jodar as well, 1965.56 to 1861.88. Fatigue is comparable with Cobolli at 269 minutes and Jodar at 251 minutes, a small edge for freshness to Jodar. Surface strength also favors Jodar. His surface strength index on hard is 43.28 versus Cobolli 26.20, a meaningful gap that explains part of the surface fit boost. Serve ratings are similar, Jodar 96.03 and Cobolli 94.75, so no large serve advantage. Return indices show a notable difference, Jodar 91.75 against Cobolli 86.56, which is over five points and points to Jodar being the tougher returner. Recent form summaries show both with two wins and one loss in their last three matches at hard court events. Jodar beat Tabilo and Shapovalov, losing earlier in Toronto to Nakashima. Cobolli beat Blockx and Kecmanovic, with a loss to Hanfmann in Toronto.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 25.1 Most likely outcome: 25 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Rafael Jodar versus Flavio Cobolli. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Flavio Cobolli. 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 (Rafael Jodar - Flavio Cobolli) +1.4 Most likely spread: +1 (Rafael Jodar wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

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

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

Aces prediction sits at a modest 9.47 total aces for the match, consistent with a medium-paced hard court. The predicted aces reflect balanced serving on this surface. The double faults prediction is 5.18 expected double faults, a moderate number given the pressure of late rounds. Neither player has a significantly higher serve rating that would dramatically raise the ace count.
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Expected Total Aces 9.5 Most likely: 9 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.2 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Rafael Jodar versus Flavio Cobolli. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Flavio Cobolli. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Flavio Cobolli. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Flavio Cobolli. 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

31.3% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Rafael Jodar's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (42.5%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Rafael Jodar's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Jodar’s advantage is driven primarily by recent record by level and a stronger return game on a hard court that suits him better. Key factor to watch is Jodar’s return performance, which could determine how often Cobolli’s service games are threatened.

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