Buenos Aires Argentina Clay Atp 250 Finals

Francisco Cerundolo vs Luciano Darderi: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Francisco Cerundolo

Rank: #19
59%
VS

Luciano Darderi

Rank: #23
41%
Expected Total Games: 22.4
Predicted Winner: Francisco Cerundolo

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Player Metrics

Francisco Cerundolo

Form Index: 64.3
ELO Rating: 2070.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1679.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 292.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.3
Clay: 13.3
Grass: 14.6
Serve Rating: 75.7
Return Rating: 84.6

Luciano Darderi

Form Index: 74.2
ELO Rating: 1652.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1646.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 251.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 9.9
Clay: 12.9
Grass: 11.3
Serve Rating: 97.1
Return Rating: 87.4

Recent Matches

Francisco Cerundolo

Luciano Darderi

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

2
Francisco Cerundolo
vs
1
Luciano Darderi
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
2 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

This final in Buenos Aires is a clay-court showdown at the ATP 250 level between local favorite Francisco Cerundolo and Luciano Darderi. The model favors Francisco Cerundolo to win (59.14% vs 40.86%) with an expected total of about 22.4 games in the match, suggesting a straight-sets outcome or a quick three-setter.

Match Analysis

Cerundolo (rank 19) arrives with a higher Elo (2070.8) and a solid form index (64.29). He has accumulated more minutes this week (292) than Darderi, which raises a fatigue consideration late in rallies on demanding clay. His surface strength index is 13.29 and his mean serve index is 75.74; his standout trait is a strong mean return index (84.63), which suits clay’s slower, higher-bouncing conditions. Darderi (rank 23) shows a higher recent form index (74.23) but a notably lower Elo (1652.02). His surface strength index is similar (12.94) but he posts a much higher mean serve index (97.11) — a difference of more than 5 points — which could tilt short service games in his favor. His mean return (87.37) is excellent and broadly comparable to Cerundolo’s. Across the last three matches at this tournament both players have recorded consecutive wins. Cerundolo’s results include straight-set victories over Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Vit Kopriva, with match durations of 111 and 97 minutes, reflecting longer baseline exchanges. Darderi has been efficient, winning his three matches in straight sets as well (78–91–82 minutes), showing consistent form and less cumulative court time.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 22.4 Most likely outcome: 22 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Francisco Cerundolo versus Luciano Darderi. 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 Luciano Darderi. 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 - Luciano Darderi) -2.1 Most likely spread: -3 (Luciano Darderi wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

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

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match is modest: predicted aces total is 10.57. Clay typically reduces ace counts due to slower ball speed and higher bounce, so this level is consistent with surface dynamics. The expected double faults tally is 4.47; expected double faults may be elevated by fatigue, particularly given Cerundolo’s greater minutes. Darderi’s significantly higher serve rating could inflate the match’s ace count relative to a baseline clay match, affecting the predicted aces.
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Expected Total Aces 10.6 Most likely: 10 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.5 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 Luciano Darderi. 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 Luciano Darderi. 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 Luciano Darderi. 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 Luciano Darderi. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Cerundolo’s edge comes from higher Elo, superior return numbers and slightly stronger form in the model, despite heavier minutes on court. The key factor to watch is how effectively Darderi’s big serve translates on clay and whether Cerundolo can neutralize it with his return game.

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