Auckland New Zealand Hard Atp 250 Round of 32

Francisco Comesana vs Valentin Royer Prediction

Francisco Comesana

Rank: #66
51%
VS

Valentin Royer

Rank: #56
49%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Francisco Comesana

Ranking Trends

Francisco Comesana

  • Current Rank: #66 (2026-01-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #68 (2025-10-13)
  • 6 Months Ago: #74 (2025-07-14)
  • 9 Months Ago: #62 (2025-04-14)
  • 12 Months Ago: #85 (2025-01-13)

Valentin Royer

  • Current Rank: #56 (2026-01-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #70 (2025-10-13)
  • 6 Months Ago: #108 (2025-07-14)
  • 9 Months Ago: #115 (2025-04-14)
  • 12 Months Ago: #209 (2025-01-13)

Player Metrics

Francisco Comesana

Form Index: 27.8
ELO Rating: 763.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1563.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 22.2
Clay: 20.5
Grass: 19.1
Serve Rating: 57.6
Return Rating: 86.9

Valentin Royer

Form Index: 12.8
ELO Rating: 906.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1526.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 27.0
Clay: 19.6
Grass: 25.2
Serve Rating: 70.6
Return Rating: 62.2

Recent Matches

Francisco Comesana
❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Juncheng Shang (0-2) hard Hong Kong 77 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (1-2) hard Paris 138 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs David Goffin (1-0) hard Paris 38 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Luca Van Assche (2-0) hard Paris 91 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs David Goffin (0-2) hard Basel 83 min

Valentin Royer
❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (0-2) hard Hong Kong 104 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Cameron Norrie (1-2) hard Metz 126 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (1-2) hard Paris 118 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Sebastian Korda (1-2) hard Paris 138 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert (2-0) hard Paris 80 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Francisco Comesana
vs
0
Valentin Royer
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 32 at the Auckland tournament in New Zealand, Francisco Comesana is set to face Valentin Royer on hard court. The matchup promises to be closely contested, with Comesana slightly favored to win at a probability of 50.71%, while Royer's chances stand at 49.29%. The predicted total number of games played in this encounter is 24.0.

Match Analysis

Francisco Comesana, currently ranked 66, has a form index of 27.76 and an Elo rating of 763.24. His surface strength index is 22.22, indicating a moderate proficiency on hard courts. Notably, Comesana possesses a mean return index of 86.94, which is significantly higher than Royer's 62.20, suggesting that he may have the upper hand in returning serves. Conversely, Royer, ranked 56 with a form index of 12.79 and an Elo rating of 906.67, showcases a stronger mean serve index of 70.63 compared to Comesana's 57.60, reflecting his capability to deliver effective serves. In their recent performances, both players have struggled. Comesana lost his last match to Juncheng Shang, winning no sets, while he managed a single set win against Felix Auger-Aliassime in his second-most recent match. Royer also faced defeat in his last outing against Tomas Martin Etcheverry, failing to secure any sets. His previous matches showed similar results, with only one set win against Cameron Norrie. Both players will be looking to turn around their fortunes in this matchup.

Final Prediction

Francisco Comesana's advantage lies in his superior return game, which could prove crucial against Royer's strong serve. As both players are coming off losses, mental resilience will be a key factor to monitor during the match. The effectiveness of Comesana's returns against Royer's serves will likely shape the outcome of this contest.