Winston Salem NC, U.S.A. Hard Atp 250 Semifinals

Ignacio Buse vs Benjamin Bonzi: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Ignacio Buse

Rank: #36
46%
VS

Benjamin Bonzi

Rank: #100
54%
Expected Total Games: 23.6
Predicted Winner: Benjamin Bonzi

Why the Model Favors Benjamin Bonzi

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

Age +3.3 Ignacio Buse
Serve & return game +3.0 Benjamin Bonzi
Recent record by level +2.1 Benjamin Bonzi
Recent form +1.4 Benjamin Bonzi
Overall record & opposition quality +1.3 Benjamin Bonzi

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 54% for Benjamin Bonzi. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Ignacio Buse

Form Index: 43.6
ELO Rating: 1656.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1731.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 421.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 20.5
Clay: 24.8
Grass: 8.4
Serve Rating: 96.1
Return Rating: 90.7

Benjamin Bonzi

Form Index: 47.7
ELO Rating: 1632.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1678.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 421.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 24.6
Clay: 13.4
Grass: 13.0
Serve Rating: 96.1
Return Rating: 87.1

Recent Matches

Ignacio Buse

Benjamin Bonzi

  • Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (2-0) hard Winston Salem 125 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Rinky Hijikata (2-0) hard Winston Salem 57 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Quentin Halys (2-1) hard Winston Salem 131 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Kamil Majchrzak (2-0) hard Winston Salem 108 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Dusan Lajovic (1-2) hard Cincinnati 153 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Ignacio Buse
vs
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Benjamin Bonzi
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Winston Salem semifinal in North Carolina on hard courts sets Ignacio Buse against Benjamin Bonzi in an ATP 250 level event. The model favors Benjamin Bonzi to win, with a 54.36% probability versus 45.64% for Ignacio Buse. The match is expected to be relatively short, with a projected total of about 23.6 games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge is driven by two opposing vectors. The largest single factor is Age, which adds 3.3 percentage points toward Ignacio Buse. Countering that, Bonzi picks up ground from his serve and return profile, recent results by level, and current form, which together push the prediction toward him. Specifically, Serve and return game accounts for a 3.0 point move to Bonzi, recent record by level adds 2.1, recent form 1.4, and overall record and opposition quality 1.3, all favoring Bonzi overall. Looking at the raw player data, Buse is the higher-ranked player at 36 and posts a slightly stronger Elo at 1656 versus Bonzi’s 1632. Buse’s form index sits at 43.65 while Bonzi’s is 47.75. Both players show identical tournament fatigue at 421 minutes on court. Surface strength leans slightly to Bonzi at 24.61 compared with Buse at 20.49. Mean serve indices are nearly identical, so no clear serve gap emerges from those numbers. Buse’s mean return index is 90.73 versus Bonzi’s 87.12, a modest advantage in returning for Buse. Both players arrive in good form at Winston Salem. Buse has won his last three matches, including a tight 2-1 win over Juan Manuel Cerundolo and a straight sets victory over Daniel Altmaier. Bonzi is also 3-0 in the event, with two straight set wins and a three set win earlier in the draw. Bonzi’s recent matches have been cleaner in sets won to lost, which supports the model’s slight preference for him.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 23.6 Most likely outcome: 23 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. 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 Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. 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 (Ignacio Buse - Benjamin Bonzi) -0.4 Most likely spread: -1 (Benjamin Bonzi wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. Positive values indicate Ignacio Buse winning more games, negative values indicate Benjamin Bonzi winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this hard court match is 11.84 total, with predicted aces split roughly 5.97 for Ignacio Buse and 6.04 for Benjamin Bonzi. The expected double faults total is 4.67, with 2.28 for Buse and 2.40 for Bonzi. Hard courts typically yield a moderate number of aces compared to grass or clay, which aligns with these predicted aces. Neither player posts a significantly higher serve rating, and the per player ace projections reflect that balance with almost identical values.
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Expected Total Aces 11.8 Most likely: 10 aces Per player: Ignacio Buse 6.0 + Benjamin Bonzi 6.0
Expected Total Double Faults 4.7 Most likely: 3 double faults Per player: Ignacio Buse 2.3 + Benjamin Bonzi 2.4

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. 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 Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

Ignacio Buse

Expected 6.0 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Ignacio Buse serves in this match.
Benjamin Bonzi

Expected 6.0 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Benjamin Bonzi serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. The chart shows the predicted probability for each double-fault count.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Ignacio Buse versus Benjamin Bonzi. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Double Faults by Player

Ignacio Buse

Expected 2.3 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Ignacio Buse serves in this match.
Benjamin Bonzi

Expected 2.4 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Benjamin Bonzi serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

32.6% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Ignacio Buse's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (29.7%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Ignacio Buse's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Benjamin Bonzi’s narrow edge comes from a stronger combined serve and return profile in recent matches and a steadier run through the draw, even though age is the single factor favoring Ignacio Buse. The key factor to watch will be serve and return exchanges early in the match, as breaks could decide a short, tight semifinal.

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