Santiago Chile Clay Atp 250 Round of 16

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

Francisco Cerundolo

Rank: #19
77%
VS

Elmer Moller

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

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

  • Last Match: vs Thiago Agustin Tirante (0-2) clay Rio 73 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Mariano Navone (2-0) clay Rio 91 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (2-0) clay Buenos Aires 96 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (2-0) clay Buenos Aires 111 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Vit Kopriva (2-0) clay Buenos Aires 97 min

Elmer Moller

  • Last Match: vs Roman Andres Burruchaga (2-1) clay Santiago 145 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Francesco Passaro (0-2) clay Rio 109 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Elias Ymer (1-2) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Marc Polmans (2-0) hard Australian Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Dino Prizmic (0-2) clay Umag 110 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Francisco Cerundolo
vs
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Elmer Moller
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

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

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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

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Double Faults Probability Distribution

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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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