Wimbledon Great Britain Grass Grand Slam Round of 64

Jannik Sinner vs Nuno Borges: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Jannik Sinner

Rank: #1
93%
VS

Nuno Borges

Rank: #48
7%
Expected Total Games: 35.3
Predicted Winner: Jannik Sinner

Why the Model Favors Jannik Sinner

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

Overall strength +21.8 Jannik Sinner
Recent record by level +9.1 Jannik Sinner
Surface fit +6.3 Jannik Sinner
Serve & return game +4.6 Jannik Sinner
Overall record & opposition quality +3.7 Jannik Sinner

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 93% for Jannik Sinner. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network — not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Jannik Sinner

Form Index: 52.9
ELO Rating: 2425.3
Glicko2 Rating: 2610.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 174.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 78.0
Clay: 85.3
Grass: 100.0
Serve Rating: 98.3
Return Rating: 97.8

Nuno Borges

Form Index: 59.4
ELO Rating: 1708.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1695.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 174.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 22.7
Clay: 24.7
Grass: 22.2
Serve Rating: 95.8
Return Rating: 85.9

Recent Matches

Jannik Sinner

Nuno Borges

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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0 - 0
Clay
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Grass
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Key Prediction Insights

At Wimbledon in Great Britain, round of 64 on grass, top seed Jannik Sinner meets Nuno Borges with a clear mismatch on paper. The model predicts Sinner to win (92.72%) vs Borges (7.28%), with an expected total of about 35.3 games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Sinner comes mainly from overall strength and recent-level form: overall strength contributes +21.8 percentage points and recent record by level adds +9.1 to Sinner’s probability. That aligns with Sinner’s No. 1 ranking, a very high Elo (2425.3) and a form index of 52.9. His surface strength index is 100 — ideal for Wimbledon — and his mean return index (97.76) is elite, reinforcing the model’s assessment. Sinner arrives with 174 minutes on court in this event and mixed results in his last three matches (two wins, one loss), including a five-set win in his most recent Wimbledon match. Borges is disadvantaged across several model drivers: surface fit (-6.3 toward Sinner) and overall record & opposition quality (+3.7 toward Sinner). He sits at No. 48 with an Elo of 1708.9 and a surface strength index of 22.23, a large gap versus Sinner’s perfect grass profile. Borges’ form index (59.45) is respectable and his mean serve index (95.84) is strong, but his mean return index (85.93) trails Sinner’s by more than 11 points — a meaningful difference on a quick surface. Borges’ recent grass results include a straight-sets win at Wimbledon and mixed outcomes in Mallorca, but the data point to a steep uphill task against an opponent with superior ranking, Elo and grass-specific metrics.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 35.3 Most likely outcome: 35 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. 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 Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. 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 (Jannik Sinner - Nuno Borges) +7.0 Most likely spread: +7 (Jannik Sinner wins 7 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. Positive values indicate Jannik Sinner winning more games, negative values indicate Nuno Borges winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match is high: predicted aces are 18.61 total, reflecting grass as the fastest surface where big servers reap benefits. The double faults prediction is 6.11 expected double faults; both players show strong serve indices, but Sinner’s return edge suggests more short points and potential for quick service holds. Given similar mean serve ratings (difference under 5 points), the ace count will be influenced by court speed and service placement rather than a large serve-rating gap.
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Expected Total Aces 18.6 Most likely: 18 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.1 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. 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 Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. 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 Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. 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 Jannik Sinner versus Nuno Borges. 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

41.9% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Jannik Sinner's perspective)

3-0 Most likely set score (66.5%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Jannik Sinner's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Sinner’s clear advantage in overall strength (the top model key factor) and perfect grass profile drive the forecasted outcome. Watch Sinner’s return pressure and how effectively Borges can hold serve early — those elements will determine if the match stays short or stretches toward the projected 35 games.

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