Wimbledon Great Britain Grass Grand Slam Round of 16

Jannik Sinner vs Shintaro Mochizuki: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Jannik Sinner

Rank: #1
95%
VS

Shintaro Mochizuki

Rank: #151
5%
Expected Total Games: 34.2
Predicted Winner: Jannik Sinner

Why the Model Favors Jannik Sinner

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

Overall strength +20.1 Jannik Sinner
Serve & return game +9.4 Jannik Sinner
Recent record by level +9.0 Jannik Sinner
Surface fit +8.3 Jannik Sinner
Overall record & opposition quality +4.7 Jannik Sinner

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 95% 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: 57.8
ELO Rating: 2428.0
Glicko2 Rating: 2610.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 522.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 77.9
Clay: 85.3
Grass: 100.0
Serve Rating: 98.2
Return Rating: 97.7

Shintaro Mochizuki

Form Index: 71.2
ELO Rating: 1722.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1601.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 1044.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.5
Clay: 9.7
Grass: 30.4
Serve Rating: 93.2
Return Rating: 90.1

Recent Matches

Jannik Sinner

Shintaro Mochizuki

  • Last Match: vs Rafael Jodar (3-1) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Ethan Quinn (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Max Basing (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Clement Tabur (3-2) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Gauthier Onclin (2-1) grass Wimbledon 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
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Key Prediction Insights

At Wimbledon in Great Britain, round of 16 on grass, Jannik Sinner is heavily favored over Shintaro Mochizuki in this Grand Slam clash. The model projects Sinner to win (94.78% probability) with Mochizuki at 5.22%, and the match is expected to feature about 34.24 total games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Sinner comes mainly from overall strength, supported by serve & return quality and recent form at this level. Sinner is world No. 1 with an Elo of 2428 and a form index of 57.8; Mochizuki sits at No. 151 with an Elo of 1722 and a higher nominal form index (71.2) but far lower profile against top opposition. Fatigue is notable: Sinner has accumulated 522 minutes on court this tournament versus Mochizuki’s 1,044, which works against the lower-ranked player in a physically demanding fortnight. Surface fit and the serve/return matchup further tilt towards Sinner. His surface strength index is a perfect 100.0 against Mochizuki’s 30.39, reflecting a huge grass advantage. Both players show strong serving numbers, but the mean serve index gap is just over 5 points (Sinner 98.23 vs Mochizuki 93.20), and the mean return index gap is larger (Sinner 97.69 vs Mochizuki 90.14), giving Sinner a dual edge on both starting and returning rallies. Over their last three Wimbledon matches each, Sinner has three wins including a five-set test earlier and two straight-set victories; Mochizuki also arrives on a three-match winning streak (3-1, 3-0, 3-0), but against lower-ranked opposition.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 34.2 Most likely outcome: 34 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Jannik Sinner versus Shintaro Mochizuki. 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 Shintaro Mochizuki. 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 - Shintaro Mochizuki) +8.6 Most likely spread: +9 (Jannik Sinner wins 9 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

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

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this grass meeting is 15.52 total; the predicted aces reflect the fast surface that favors big servers. The model’s expected double faults are 8.04 for the match. Given Sinner’s slightly higher mean serve index, he is likelier to contribute a larger share of the predicted aces, while both players’ aggressive serving on grass elevates the expected double faults.
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Expected Total Aces 15.5 Most likely: 15 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 8.0 Most likely: 8 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Jannik Sinner versus Shintaro Mochizuki. 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 Shintaro Mochizuki. 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 Shintaro Mochizuki. 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 Shintaro Mochizuki. 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

29.7% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

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

3-0 Most likely set score (65.1%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Jannik Sinner's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Sinner’s advantage is driven foremost by overall strength, reinforced by superior serve/return metrics and ideal grass fit. Watch Sinner’s return and how quickly he can neutralize Mochizuki’s serve—those moments will likely decide the tie.

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