Hangzhou China Hard Atp 250 Round of 32

Giulio Zeppieri vs Fajing Sun Prediction

Giulio Zeppieri

Rank: #169
62%
VS

Fajing Sun

Rank: #236
38%
Predicted Games Played: 22.0
Predicted Winner: Giulio Zeppieri

Ranking Trends

Giulio Zeppieri

  • Current Rank: #169 (2025-09-15)
  • 3 Months Ago: #368 (2025-06-16)
  • 6 Months Ago: #328 (2025-03-17)
  • 9 Months Ago: #237 (2024-12-16)
  • 12 Months Ago: #188 (2024-09-16)

Fajing Sun

  • Current Rank: #236 (2025-09-15)
  • 3 Months Ago: #246 (2025-06-16)
  • 6 Months Ago: #277 (2025-03-17)
  • 9 Months Ago: #277 (2024-12-16)
  • 12 Months Ago: #359 (2024-09-16)

Player Metrics

Giulio Zeppieri

Form Index: 58.1
ELO Rating: 460.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1573.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 218.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 4.7
Clay: 4.4
Grass: 2.6
Serve Rating: 96.6
Return Rating: 87.5

Fajing Sun

Form Index: 44.1
ELO Rating: 219.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1510.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 2.2
Clay: 1.7
Grass: 1.8
Serve Rating: 94.5
Return Rating: 85.5

Recent Matches

Giulio Zeppieri
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Dalibor Svrcina (2-0) hard Hangzhou 89 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Liam Draxl (2-1) hard Hangzhou 129 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Jaime Faria (0-2) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Hady Habib (2-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Chun-Hsin Tseng (0-2) clay Umag 99 min

Fajing Sun
❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Lloyd Harris (0-2) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Pol Martin Tiffon (2-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Ramkumar Ramanathan (0-2) hard Shanghai 75 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Borna Coric (2-1) hard Shanghai 195 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (1-2) hard Chengdu 149 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Giulio Zeppieri
vs
0
Fajing Sun
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Giulio Zeppieri and Fajing Sun in the Round of 32 at the Hangzhou tournament in China promises to be a competitive encounter on hard courts. With Zeppieri ranked 169th and showing solid recent form, he is predicted to win with a probability of 62.40%, compared to Sun's 37.60%. The anticipated total number of games played is set at 22.0.

Match Analysis

Giulio Zeppieri enters the match with a higher rank of 169 and a form index of 58.13, indicating a good level of play recently. His Elo rating of 460.33 reflects his competitive performance, while a fatigue level of 218 minutes suggests he has already spent considerable time on court this tournament. His surface strength index of 4.70 indicates proficiency on hard courts, supported by a mean serve index of 96.55 and a mean return index of 87.46. The significant difference in mean serve index, with an advantage of over 2 points, suggests that Zeppieri has a stronger serve. In contrast, Fajing Sun, currently ranked 236, holds a form index of 44.14 and a lower Elo rating of 219.55. He has not accumulated any fatigue from this tournament, but his performance has been inconsistent. Sun's surface strength index is notably lower at 2.23, with a mean serve index of 94.54 and a mean return index of 85.47, which places him at a disadvantage against Zeppieri in both serving and returning capabilities. Over their last three matches, Zeppieri has won two and lost one, while Sun has a mixed record, winning one and losing two.

Final Prediction

Giulio Zeppieri's recent form, superior serving ability, and experience on hard courts give him a decisive edge in this matchup. A key factor to watch will be Zeppieri's serve, as his ability to dominate on his service games could significantly dictate the match's outcome.