Rome Italy Clay Masters 1000 Round of 128

Hamad Medjedovic vs Otto Virtanen Prediction

Hamad Medjedovic

Rank: #72
56%
VS

Otto Virtanen

Rank: #130
44%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Hamad Medjedovic

Player Metrics

Hamad Medjedovic

Form Index: 40.9
ELO Rating: 950.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1583.2
Minutes Played in Current Tournament: 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 9.4
Clay: 7.0
Grass: 4.6
Serve Rating: 97.7
Return Rating: 85.9

Otto Virtanen

Form Index: 46.5
ELO Rating: 645.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1535.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 216.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 5.8
Clay: 4.8
Grass: 6.4
Serve Rating: 95.7
Return Rating: 87.0

Recent Matches

Hamad Medjedovic

  • Last Match: vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (1-2) clay Madrid 196 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Casper Ruud (0-2) clay Barcelona 128 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (2-0) clay Barcelona 106 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Gabriel Diallo (2-0) clay Barcelona 82 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Hugo Dellien (2-1) clay Barcelona 146 min

Otto Virtanen

  • Last Match: vs Federico Arnaboldi (2-0) clay Rome 63 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Tristan Boyer (2-1) clay Rome 153 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Borna Coric (1-2) clay Madrid 151 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Roberto Carballes Baena (0-2) clay Marrakech 80 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Daniel Altmaier (2-1) clay Marrakech 149 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Hamad Medjedovic
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Otto Virtanen
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Hamad Medjedovic and Otto Virtanen is set to take place in Rome, Italy, as part of the Round of 128 in a Masters 1000 tournament on clay. Medjedovic is predicted to win with a probability of 56.26%, while Virtanen's chances stand at 43.74%. The anticipated total number of games played in this encounter is 23.0.

Match Analysis

Hamad Medjedovic, currently ranked 72, boasts a form index of 40.90 and an Elo rating of 950.33, reflecting his competitive capabilities. With a surface strength index of 7.00, he shows a solid adaptation to clay courts. Notably, Medjedovic's mean serve index of 97.69 surpasses Virtanen's mean serve index, which stands at 95.67, a difference of over 2 points. His return game, with a mean return index of 85.91, is also strong compared to Virtanen's 87.00, indicating that both players possess effective return games. In recent performances, Medjedovic has faced challenges, losing his last two matches against higher-ranked opponents but managing to secure a victory in his third match prior. Conversely, Virtanen has shown a resurgence in form, winning his last two matches at the same tournament, suggesting a boost in confidence. However, Virtanen enters this match with a cumulative fatigue of 216 minutes, which could impact his performance against Medjedovic.

Final Prediction

Hamad Medjedovic's slight edge in serve and consistent performance on clay gives him a favorable position heading into this match. Additionally, Virtanen's higher fatigue level may hinder his ability to capitalize on his recent successes. The effectiveness of Medjedovic's serve will be a crucial factor to monitor as the match unfolds.