Winston Salem NC, U.S.A. Hard Atp 250 Quarterfinals

Juan Manuel Cerundolo vs Ignacio Buse: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Rank: #51
55%
VS

Ignacio Buse

Rank: #36
45%
Expected Total Games: 24.9
Predicted Winner: Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Why the Model Favors Juan Manuel Cerundolo

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

Serve & return game +4.0 Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Overall record & opposition quality +2.7 Ignacio Buse
Recent record by level +2.6 Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Surface fit +1.8 Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Age +1.4 Ignacio Buse

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 55% for Juan Manuel Cerundolo. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Form Index: 59.4
ELO Rating: 1741.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1724.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 158.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 19.1
Clay: 30.4
Grass: 8.6
Serve Rating: 95.9
Return Rating: 90.0

Ignacio Buse

Form Index: 36.9
ELO Rating: 1630.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1718.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 253.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 18.9
Clay: 24.8
Grass: 8.4
Serve Rating: 95.3
Return Rating: 88.7

Recent Matches

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

  • Last Match: vs Sebastian Baez (1-0) hard Winston Salem 65 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Dhakshineswar Suresh (2-0) hard Winston Salem 93 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (0-2) hard Cincinnati 86 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Arthur Rinderknech (2-1) hard Cincinnati 214 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Mark Lajal (2-0) hard Cincinnati 83 min

Ignacio Buse

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Juan Manuel Cerundolo
vs
0
Ignacio Buse
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
1 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Winston-Salem quarterfinals in North Carolina. Hard courts, 250-level event. The model favors Juan Manuel Cerundolo to advance, with a 54.70% chance versus Ignacio Buse at 45.30%. The match is projected to be fairly short on games, with an expected total of about 24.9 games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Cerundolo comes mainly from the serve and return game, which contributes +4.0 percentage points to his win probability, and from recent form at this level, adding +2.6 points. Cerundolo brings a higher form index at 59.38 and an Elo of 1741.76, compared with Buse’s form index of 36.88 and Elo 1630.94. Those metrics underline Cerundolo’s steadier recent results and slightly stronger overall play. Surface fit also nudges Cerundolo forward by 1.8 points, though both players show similar surface strength indices on hard courts: 19.15 for Cerundolo and 18.95 for Buse. Buse earns model support through his overall record and the quality of opposition faced, which contributes 2.7 points toward his chances, and his age factor adds 1.4 points in his favor. Fatigue is a notable contrast. Cerundolo has spent 158 minutes on court in this event, while Buse has accumulated 253 minutes. That gap may matter late in rallies and in tight momentum swings. Serve and return indices are close. Cerundolo’s mean serve index is 95.94 versus Buse at 95.33. Return indices are 90.02 and 88.71 respectively. Over their last three matches Cerundolo has two wins at Winston-Salem and a loss to a top opponent in Cincinnati. Buse has also won two matches here, including a lengthy 135-minute victory over Daniel Altmaier, and a prior loss in Cincinnati.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.9 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. 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 Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. 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 (Juan Manuel Cerundolo - Ignacio Buse) +0.3 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 Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. Positive values indicate Juan Manuel Cerundolo winning more games, negative values indicate Ignacio Buse winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction calls for about 12.22 aces in the match, with Cerundolo expected to produce 7.16 and Buse 5.26. The predicted aces total fits the hard court profile, which yields a moderate number of aces due to its medium pace and consistent bounce. The double faults prediction is 6.32 for the match, split roughly 3.65 for Cerundolo and 2.70 for Buse. Since serve ratings are similar, the per player ace projections reflect a modest serving edge for Cerundolo rather than a wide gulf.
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Expected Total Aces 12.2 Most likely: 10 aces Per player: Juan Manuel Cerundolo 7.2 + Ignacio Buse 5.3
Expected Total Double Faults 6.3 Most likely: 5 double faults Per player: Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3.6 + Ignacio Buse 2.7

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. 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 Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Expected 7.2 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Juan Manuel Cerundolo serves in this match.
Ignacio Buse

Expected 5.3 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Ignacio Buse serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. 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 Juan Manuel Cerundolo versus Ignacio Buse. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Double Faults by Player

Juan Manuel Cerundolo

Expected 3.6 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Juan Manuel Cerundolo serves in this match.
Ignacio Buse

Expected 2.7 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Ignacio Buse serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

40.4% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Juan Manuel Cerundolo's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (34.4%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Juan Manuel Cerundolo's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Cerundolo’s advantage is driven primarily by the serve and return game advantage identified by the model. Watch fatigue and match length as the key factor that could swing momentum, given Buse’s heavier minutes this week.

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