Madrid Spain Clay Masters 1000 Quarterfinals

Jannik Sinner vs Rafael Jodar: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Jannik Sinner

Rank: #1
91%
VS

Rafael Jodar

Rank: #42
9%
Expected Total Games: 22.6
Predicted Winner: Jannik Sinner

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Player Metrics

Jannik Sinner

Form Index: 81.4
ELO Rating: 2529.1
Glicko2 Rating: 2628.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 303.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 78.5
Clay: 65.6
Grass: 68.5
Serve Rating: 66.8
Return Rating: 62.7

Rafael Jodar

Form Index: 91.6
ELO Rating: 1876.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1892.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 431.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 56.4
Clay: 45.6
Grass: 39.7
Serve Rating: 96.6
Return Rating: 88.7

Recent Matches

Jannik Sinner

Rafael Jodar

  • Last Match: vs Vit Kopriva (2-0) clay Madrid 78 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Joao Fonseca (2-1) clay Madrid 127 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alex de Minaur (2-0) clay Madrid 75 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jesper De Jong (2-1) clay Madrid 151 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Arthur Fils (1-2) clay Barcelona 112 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

Quarterfinals in Madrid on clay at a Masters 1000 event pits world No. 1 Jannik Sinner against No. 42 Rafael Jodar. The model strongly favors Sinner (91.16% vs 8.84%) and projects a relatively short affair — about 22.6 total games — suggesting a straight-sets victory for the top seed.

Match Analysis

Sinner arrives as the overwhelming favorite on paper: world No. 1, an Elo of 2529, a surface strength index of 65.6 and a solid form index of 81.4. He’s logged 303 minutes in-match so far at this event. Jodar, ranked 42 with an Elo of 1876, posts a higher form index (91.6) but a lower clay pedigree (surface strength 45.6) and heavier accumulated court time (431 minutes). The gap in serve and return profiles is notable — Jodar’s mean serve index (96.6) dwarfs Sinner’s (66.8) by nearly 30 points, and his mean return index (88.7) also exceeds Sinner’s (62.7) by about 26 points; both differences are material and deserve emphasis. Across the last three rounds both players are unbeaten here. Sinner’s paths included a 140-minute three-setter earlier and two more straightforward wins (77 and 86 minutes), showing match toughness and efficient closing. Jodar has also strung together three wins, including a 127-minute three-set test and two quicker victories. The combination of Sinner’s superior ranking, Elo and clay comfort versus Jodar’s hot form and elite serve/return indices frames the tactical storyline.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 22.6 Most likely outcome: 22 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Jannik Sinner versus Rafael Jodar. 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 Rafael Jodar. 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 - Rafael Jodar) +1.9 Most likely spread: +2 (Jannik Sinner wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

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

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction sits at 16.73 for the match while the expected double faults are 6.68. On clay, slower ball speed and higher bounce typically reduce aces and can increase unforced serve errors; that underpins the predicted aces and expected double faults. Jodar’s very high serve index suggests he’ll inflate the predicted aces count despite the surface, and his heavier minutes could contribute to the projected double faults.
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Expected Total Aces 16.7 Most likely: 16 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.7 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 Rafael Jodar. 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 Rafael Jodar. 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 Rafael Jodar. 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 Rafael Jodar. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Sinner’s edge comes from superior ranking, Elo and proven clay effectiveness combined with consistent recent wins; those factors drive the dominant win probability. The key factor to watch will be whether Jodar’s serve/return firepower can overcome Sinner’s clay comfort and relative freshness.

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