Rome Italy Clay Masters 1000 Round of 128

Jan-Lennard Struff vs Francisco Comesana: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Jan-Lennard Struff

Rank: #83
28%
VS

Francisco Comesana

Rank: #114
72%
Expected Total Games: 26.6
Predicted Winner: Francisco Comesana

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Player Metrics

Jan-Lennard Struff

Form Index: 27.3
ELO Rating: 1485.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1498.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 15.8
Clay: 10.7
Grass: 19.3
Serve Rating: 95.6
Return Rating: 91.9

Francisco Comesana

Form Index: 45.0
ELO Rating: 1588.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1555.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 219.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 16.6
Clay: 18.0
Grass: 8.1
Serve Rating: 95.4
Return Rating: 88.0

Recent Matches

Jan-Lennard Struff

Francisco Comesana

  • Last Match: vs Leandro Riedi (2-1) clay Rome 122 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Billy Harris (2-0) clay Rome 97 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Tomas Machac (1-2) clay Madrid 129 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Flavio Cobolli (1-2) clay Monte Carlo 150 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Ethan Quinn (2-0) clay Monte Carlo 101 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Jan-Lennard Struff
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Clay
0 - 0
Grass
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Key Prediction Insights

Rome, Italy — Round of 128 at a Masters 1000 event on clay. Francisco Comesana is the projected winner, with a 72.00% chance to progress versus a 28.00% probability for Jan-Lennard Struff. The model expects about 26.55 total games in the match.

Match Analysis

On paper this is a clash between a higher-ranked Elo and a more established tour veteran. Struff (rank 83) brings a mean serve index of 95.57 and a mean return index of 91.90, but his form index sits at 27.30 and his Elo is 1485.06. Comesana (rank 114) posts a stronger Elo at 1587.98 and a higher form index of 44.99, with a mean serve index of 95.35 and a mean return index of 88.03. Neither player has a serve or return advantage exceeding five points, so service metrics are effectively balanced. Fatigue is a clear differentiator: Struff arrives with zero minutes logged in this event, while Comesana has accumulated 219 minutes on court in Rome. Comesana’s surface strength index (17.99) modestly outstrips Struff’s (10.74), and his recent wins in qualifying and early rounds in Rome have built momentum. Looking at form across the last three matches, Struff has one win (Alexandre Muller) and two losses (to Basilashvili and Michelsen), with relatively short matches in Madrid and Monte Carlo. Comesana has two straight wins in Rome (against Billy Harris and Leandro Riedi) after a prior three-set loss in Madrid, demonstrating better recent results despite heavier minutes.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 26.6 Most likely outcome: 26 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. 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 Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. 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 (Jan-Lennard Struff - Francisco Comesana) -0.5 Most likely spread: -1 (Francisco Comesana wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. Positive values indicate Jan-Lennard Struff winning more games, negative values indicate Francisco Comesana winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this clay encounter is modest: the predicted aces total is 13.89 for the match. Clay’s slower, higher bounce typically suppresses ace numbers, so this expected total aligns with surface tendencies. The double faults prediction is 3.9 expected double faults, and neither player’s serve rating is markedly superior to drive a much higher ace count.
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Expected Total Aces 13.9 Most likely: 13 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 Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. 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 Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. 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 Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. 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 Jan-Lennard Struff versus Francisco Comesana. 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

40.9% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Jan-Lennard Struff's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (48.6%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Jan-Lennard Struff's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Comesana’s higher Elo, stronger recent form and proven success in Rome give him the edge, despite notable fatigue. The key factor to watch will be whether Comesana’s accumulated minutes sap his serve effectiveness late in rallies, which could tilt the match toward longer games and create break opportunities.

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