Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 64

Arthur Rinderknech vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Arthur Rinderknech

Rank: #29
49%
VS

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Rank: #52
51%
Expected Total Games: 28.0
Predicted Winner: Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Why the Model Favors Juan Manuel Cerundolo

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

Age +2.6 Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Overall record & opposition quality +1.3 Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Surface fit +0.9 Arthur Rinderknech
Overall strength +0.8 Arthur Rinderknech
Recent form +0.5 Arthur Rinderknech

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 51% for Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

Also available in Claude and Perplexity. Query these predictions in plain language: our native connector lets your AI assistant call our models on demand, no code.

Set it up

Player Metrics

Arthur Rinderknech

Form Index: 42.6
ELO Rating: 1686.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1690.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 30.9
Clay: 19.3
Grass: 24.7
Serve Rating: 97.4
Return Rating: 85.5

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Form Index: 54.4
ELO Rating: 1709.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1691.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 83.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.6
Clay: 30.4
Grass: 8.6
Serve Rating: 95.1
Return Rating: 88.2

Recent Matches

Arthur Rinderknech

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Arthur Rinderknech
vs
0
Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the Cincinnati Masters in Ohio, round of 64 on hard courts, Juan Manuel Cerundolo is narrowly favored to upset Arthur Rinderknech. The model gives Cerundolo a 51.17 percent chance to win versus 48.83 percent for Rinderknech, with a predicted total of about 28.0 games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Cerundolo comes mainly from age and from overall record and the quality of opposition faced recently. The explainability output assigns 2.6 percentage points to age for Cerundolo and 1.3 points to his overall record and opposition quality. That aligns with Cerundolo carrying a slightly higher Elo at 1709.91 and a stronger recent form index at 54.45. Cerundolo also arrives with match wins in Cincinnati and Toronto, including a straight sets victory over Mark Lajal at this event. His fatigue reads 83 minutes on court in the tournament so far. Rinderknech earns small model advantages on surface fit, overall strength, and recent form. He is ranked 29 and has an Elo of 1686.07. His surface strength index on hard is 30.86 versus Cerundolo at 13.56, which helps Rinderknech on this medium paced hard court. Rinderknech boasts a mean serve index of 97.42 and a mean return index of 85.54. Recent results show two wins in Toronto over Frances Tiafoe and Miomir Kecmanovic, followed by a competitive three setter against Brandon Nakashima. Cerundolo’s recent trio includes wins over Hamad Medjedovic and Mark Lajal and a loss to Casper Ruud. Neither player shows a serve or return gap exceeding five points, so serve and return matchups look balanced.

Total Games Predictions

🎾
Expected Total Games in Match 28.0 Most likely outcome: 28 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. 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 Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

📈
Expected Games Spread (Arthur Rinderknech - Juan Manuel Cerundolo) -0.0 Most likely spread: 0 (even number of games won)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Positive values indicate Arthur Rinderknech winning more games, negative values indicate Juan Manuel Cerundolo winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this hard court match is moderate. The model’s predicted aces total is 16.47. The double faults prediction is 7.82 expected double faults. Hard courts typically produce a balanced number of aces compared with grass or clay, so the predicted aces and expected double faults fit the surface profile.
🎯
Expected Total Aces 16.5 Most likely: 16 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 7.8 Most likely: 7 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. 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 Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. 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 Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. 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 Arthur Rinderknech versus Juan Manuel Cerundolo. 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

50.2% Predicted: Tiebreak likely

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Arthur Rinderknech's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (28.7%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Arthur Rinderknech's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Cerundolo’s slight edge is driven primarily by the age factor as noted by the model and his marginally higher Elo and form index. Watch Cerundolo’s movement and early service games as the key factor that could decide this tight matchup.

Get Daily Tennis Predictions

Enjoyed this analysis? Subscribe to our Telegram channel and receive daily AI-driven tennis predictions directly on your phone.

Join Our Telegram Channel