Rome Italy Clay Masters 1000 Round of 64

Alejandro Tabilo vs Francisco Cerundolo: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Alejandro Tabilo

Rank: #35
38%
VS

Francisco Cerundolo

Rank: #27
62%
Expected Total Games: 25.4
Predicted Winner: Francisco Cerundolo

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Player Metrics

Alejandro Tabilo

Form Index: 50.0
ELO Rating: 1699.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1751.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 72.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 24.9
Clay: 20.9
Grass: 10.5
Serve Rating: 97.3
Return Rating: 91.5

Francisco Cerundolo

Form Index: 44.1
ELO Rating: 1811.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1852.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 40.3
Clay: 28.7
Grass: 15.4
Serve Rating: 95.4
Return Rating: 90.5

Recent Matches

Alejandro Tabilo

Francisco Cerundolo

  • Last Match: vs Alexander Blockx (0-2) clay Madrid 98 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (2-0) clay Madrid 74 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Yannick Hanfmann (2-0) clay Madrid 100 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Alexander Zverev (1-2) clay Munich 135 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (2-0) clay Munich 64 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Clay
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Key Prediction Insights

In Rome’s Masters 1000 opening round on clay, Alejandro Tabilo meets Francisco Cerundolo in a matchup that pits two baseliners comfortable on slower courts. The model favors Cerundolo to win (62.37% vs Tabilo 37.63%) with a projected total of about 25.4 games in the match, suggesting a straight-sets outcome or a short three-setter.

Match Analysis

Cerundolo carries the higher ranking (No. 27) and a notably stronger Elo (1811.74) compared with Tabilo (No. 35, Elo 1698.98). Tabilo registers a superior form index (50.03) versus Cerundolo’s 44.08, but fatigue favors Cerundolo markedly: Tabilo has already logged 72 minutes on court in this tournament while Cerundolo arrives fresh. Both players show modest clay-specific strength (Tabilo 20.9, Cerundolo 28.7), so neither is a clay specialist by the metrics provided. Their mean serve and return indices are very close, so serve/return discrepancy is not expected to be a decisive factor. Looking at recent results, Tabilo has two wins and one loss across his last three outings, including a straight-sets victory in Rome (72 minutes) and a long loss to Jiri Lehecka in Madrid (129 minutes). Cerundolo won two matches in Madrid before a loss in the round of 16; his recent workload in the events shown is higher in match count but he arrives in Rome with zero cumulative minutes recorded here, indicating freshness for this tie. Durations hint that Tabilo’s recent long matches could influence endurance in extended rallies on clay.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 25.4 Most likely outcome: 25 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. 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 Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. 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 (Alejandro Tabilo - Francisco Cerundolo) +0.1 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 Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. Positive values indicate Alejandro Tabilo winning more games, negative values indicate Francisco Cerundolo winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction sits at 15.21 for the match and the predicted double faults total is 3.53. On slow clay, the predicted aces are suppressed relative to faster surfaces, while expected double faults can rise as longer rallies and fatigue set in. Neither player shows a significantly higher serve rating, so the predicted aces reflect balanced serving profiles rather than dominance from a single big server.
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Expected Total Aces 15.2 Most likely: 15 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 3.5 Most likely: 3 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. 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 Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. 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 Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. 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 Alejandro Tabilo versus Francisco Cerundolo. 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

29.9% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Alejandro Tabilo's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (37.1%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Alejandro Tabilo's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Cerundolo’s edge comes from higher Elo, a fresher body and marginally better clay profile in these metrics. Watch Tabilo’s energy levels and serve consistency early; if fatigue shows, Cerundolo is likely to convert breaks and close the match quickly.

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