Santiago Chile Clay Atp 250 Round of 16

Francisco Cerundolo vs Elmer Moller: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Francisco Cerundolo

Rank: #19
77%
VS

Elmer Moller

Rank: #127
23%
Expected Total Games: 21.3
Predicted Winner: Francisco Cerundolo

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Player Metrics

Francisco Cerundolo

Form Index: 51.1
ELO Rating: 1948.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1680.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.3
Clay: 12.5
Grass: 15.3
Serve Rating: 76.6
Return Rating: 86.4

Elmer Moller

Form Index: 33.8
ELO Rating: 479.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1537.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 145.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 3.8
Clay: 4.8
Grass: 4.5
Serve Rating: 94.1
Return Rating: 93.6

Recent Matches

Francisco Cerundolo

Elmer Moller

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Clay
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Grass
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Key Prediction Insights

This round-of-16 match in Santiago, Chile is played on clay at a 250-level tournament. Francisco Cerundolo is the clear favorite in the model, with a 76.89% probability to win versus 23.11% for Elmer Moller, and the match is projected to contain about 21.3 total games.

Match Analysis

Cerundolo arrives as the higher-ranked player (No. 19) with a stronger Elo (1948.2) and a form index of 51.13, while Moller is ranked 127 with a much lower Elo (479.8) and form index 33.76. Fatigue is a major contrast: Cerundolo shows 0 minutes on court so far this week, whereas Moller has accumulated 145 minutes, including a 145-minute win in the previous round. Cerundolo’s surface strength index (12.46) is higher than Moller’s (4.77), though both values are modest. There are notable differences in the serving and returning profiles. Moller’s mean serve index (94.12) is substantially higher than Cerundolo’s (76.57), a gap greater than 5 points. Moller also has a higher mean return index (93.58) versus Cerundolo’s 86.39, another gap exceeding 5 points. Recent form: Cerundolo has won two of his last three clay matches but lost his most recent match in Rio (73 minutes). Moller’s last three matches include a marathon win here in Santiago and two earlier losses (including a long hard-court match at the Australian Open). The accumulated court time and longer recent matches suggest fatigue could influence Moller’s physical sharpness.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 21.3 Most likely outcome: 21 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. 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 Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. 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 (Francisco Cerundolo - Elmer Moller) -0.5 Most likely spread: -1 (Elmer Moller wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. Positive values indicate Francisco Cerundolo winning more games, negative values indicate Elmer Moller winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match is low-moderate, with predicted aces at about 6.72 total; clay’s slower, higher-bouncing profile typically reduces ace frequency. The expected double faults figure is 4.11 for the match, and the expected double faults may rise if rallies and fatigue lengthen. Although Moller’s serve rating is significantly higher and could lift the predicted aces, the surface and his accumulated minutes will likely temper that advantage.
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Expected Total Aces 6.7 Most likely: 6 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.1 Most likely: 4 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. 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 Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. 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 Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. 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 Francisco Cerundolo versus Elmer Moller. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Cerundolo’s higher ranking, superior Elo, stronger recent clay form and fresher legs give him the edge in the model. Watch Moller’s first-serve effectiveness and energy levels — if he maintains a high first-serve percentage despite fatigue, he can make this closer than the numbers suggest.

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