Estoril Portugal Clay Atp 250 Round of 16

Hugo Gaston vs Titouan Droguet: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Hugo Gaston

Rank: #109
36%
VS

Titouan Droguet

Rank: #114
64%
Expected Total Games: 24.4
Predicted Winner: Titouan Droguet

Why the Model Favors Titouan Droguet

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Recent form +9.1 Titouan Droguet
Serve & return game +3.2 Titouan Droguet
Overall record & opposition quality +2.0 Titouan Droguet
Fatigue & recent workload +1.3 Hugo Gaston
Surface fit +0.8 Titouan Droguet

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 64% for Titouan Droguet. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network — not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Hugo Gaston

Form Index: 55.5
ELO Rating: 1592.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1535.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 25.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 15.7
Clay: 11.5
Grass: 13.2
Serve Rating: 94.3
Return Rating: 94.4

Titouan Droguet

Form Index: 39.9
ELO Rating: 1577.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1719.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 120.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 16.7
Clay: 19.4
Grass: 9.1
Serve Rating: 96.2
Return Rating: 86.8

Recent Matches

Hugo Gaston

Titouan Droguet

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Hugo Gaston
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Titouan Droguet
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the Estoril Open in Portugal, round of 16 on clay, Titouan Droguet is favored to progress in this ATP 250-level match. The projection gives Droguet a 64.47% chance to win against Hugo Gaston (35.53%), with an expected total of about 24.4 games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Droguet comes mainly from recent form (+9.1 points), supported by advantages in serve & return dynamics (+3.2) and overall record versus opposition (+2.0). Droguet has produced two wins in his last three outings at clay events (including a 120-minute win over Camilo Ugo Carabelli at Estoril), while Gaston’s recent form is mixed—he has the most recent result as a win at Estoril but suffered straight-set defeats to Daniel Altmaier and Stefanos Tsitsipas in earlier tournaments. Looking at the numbers: Gaston sits No. 109 to Droguet’s No. 114, with Elo ratings 1592.7 and 1577.9 respectively. Gaston’s form index (55.5) is noticeably higher than Droguet’s (39.9), but the model still favors Droguet because of his recent match outcomes on clay. Fatigue is a clear contrast — Gaston has only 25 minutes on court in this event versus Droguet’s 120, a factor that nudges 1.3 percentage points toward Gaston. Surface strength favors Droguet slightly (19.4 vs 11.5). Gaston shows a markedly stronger return profile (mean return index 94.4 vs Droguet’s 86.8, a >5-point gap), while serve indices are similar (94.3 vs 96.2). Recent match summaries: Gaston — win over Dzumhur (short match), loss to Altmaier (90 minutes), loss to Tsitsipas (174 minutes). Droguet — win over Ugo Carabelli (120 minutes), loss in Umag (64 minutes), win over Van Assche (124 minutes).

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.4 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. 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 Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. 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 (Hugo Gaston - Titouan Droguet) -2.0 Most likely spread: -3 (Titouan Droguet wins 3 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. Positive values indicate Hugo Gaston winning more games, negative values indicate Titouan Droguet winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction is modest: the match has predicted aces of about 7.5 and an expected double faults total near 3.9. On slow clay, aces tend to drop off and double faults can creep up late as rallies and physical demand increase. Neither player has a huge edge in serve index, so predicted aces should be modest; Gaston’s superior return rating could further suppress ace opportunities.
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Expected Total Aces 7.5 Most likely: 7 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 3.9 Most likely: 3 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. 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 Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. 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 Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. 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 Hugo Gaston versus Titouan Droguet. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

35.3% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Hugo Gaston's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (41.9%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Hugo Gaston's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Droguet’s edge is driven primarily by recent form, with secondary support from serve/return balance and comparative results against similar opposition. Watch stamina and physicality — Gaston’s lower minutes in the event reduce his fatigue risk, but Droguet’s recent wins on clay make him the more likely through player on paper.

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