Australian Open Australia Hard Grand Slam Round of 128

Learner Tien vs Marcos Giron: AI Prediction | Games, Aces & Double Faults

Learner Tien

Rank: #26
51%
VS

Marcos Giron

Rank: #64
49%
Expected Total Games: 38.1
Predicted Winner: Learner Tien

Ranking Trends

Learner Tien

  • Current Rank: #26 (2026-01-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #38 (2025-10-20)
  • 6 Months Ago: #67 (2025-07-21)
  • 9 Months Ago: #69 (2025-04-21)
  • 12 Months Ago: #121 (2025-01-13)

Marcos Giron

  • Current Rank: #64 (2026-01-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #57 (2025-10-20)
  • 6 Months Ago: #57 (2025-07-21)
  • 9 Months Ago: #45 (2025-04-21)
  • 12 Months Ago: #46 (2025-01-13)

Player Metrics

Learner Tien

Form Index: 50.1
ELO Rating: 1513.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1549.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 12.1
Clay: 10.4
Grass: 10.8
Serve Rating: 61.1
Return Rating: 62.8

Marcos Giron

Form Index: 58.5
ELO Rating: 1016.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1626.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 22.6
Clay: 21.9
Grass: 20.1
Serve Rating: 97.7
Return Rating: 94.5

Recent Matches

Learner Tien
❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Alex Michelsen (0-2) hard Brisbane 75 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli (2-0) hard Brisbane 91 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Vitaliy Sachko (2-0) hard Metz 56 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Matteo Berrettini (2-1) hard Metz 104 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Moez Echargui (2-0) hard Metz 96 min

Marcos Giron
❌ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Sebastian Baez (0-2) hard Auckland 87 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Luciano Darderi (2-1) hard Auckland 155 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Alex Michelsen (2-0) hard Auckland 87 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Alexandre Muller (2-0) hard Auckland 73 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Alexander Bublik (1-2) hard Hong Kong 101 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Learner Tien
vs
1
Marcos Giron
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The first-round match at the Australian Open sees Learner Tien face off against Marcos Giron on hard courts in Australia. With a slight edge, Tien is predicted to win with a probability of 51.06%, while Giron stands at 48.94%. The expected total number of games played is approximately 38.14, indicating a competitive encounter.

Match Analysis

Learner Tien, ranked 26, has a form index of 50.12 and an Elo rating of 1513.67. His surface strength index of 12.09 suggests he performs well on hard courts, complemented by a mean serve index of 61.10 and a mean return index of 62.78. In comparison, Marcos Giron, ranked 64, has a stronger surface strength index of 22.56, but his mean serve index of 97.68 significantly outweighs Tien’s, indicating a powerful serving capability. Furthermore, Giron's mean return index of 94.49 suggests he is quite effective at returning serves, highlighting a notable difference of more than 5 points in both serving and returning metrics. In their recent performances, Tien has experienced mixed results, winning two of his last three matches, including a win against Camilo Ugo Carabelli, but suffering a loss in his latest encounter against Alex Michelsen. Conversely, Giron also won two of his last three matches, but faced a setback in his recent match against Sebastian Baez, which could impact his momentum heading into this match.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 38.1 Most likely outcome: 38 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The match is expected to feature around 14.73 aces, reflective of the hard court surface which typically balances both strong servers and returners. With Giron's much higher mean serve index, he could likely contribute significantly to the ace count, while the expected 5.48 double faults highlight the potential for service errors that can occur in high-pressure situations.
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Expected Total Aces 14.7 Most likely: 14 aces
❌
Expected Total Double Faults 5.5 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

❌ Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

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Final Prediction

Learner Tien is favored due to his slightly better overall form, but Marcos Giron's superior serving ability could be a decisive factor. Observing how both players handle their service games will be crucial, particularly given the expected high number of aces.

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