Us Open NY, U.S.A. Hard Grand Slam Round of 32

Luciano Darderi vs Dane Sweeny: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Luciano Darderi

Rank: #22
60%
VS

Dane Sweeny

Rank: #122
40%
Expected Total Games: 35.5
Predicted Winner: Luciano Darderi

Why the Model Favors Luciano Darderi

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

Overall strength +5.9 Luciano Darderi
Recent record by level +5.6 Luciano Darderi
Serve & return game +2.9 Dane Sweeny
Surface fit +1.8 Luciano Darderi
Overall record & opposition quality +1.5 Luciano Darderi

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 60% for Luciano Darderi. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Luciano Darderi

Form Index: 63.8
ELO Rating: 1770.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1793.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 28.4
Clay: 32.5
Grass: 15.5
Serve Rating: 96.1
Return Rating: 89.0

Dane Sweeny

Form Index: 66.3
ELO Rating: 1685.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1676.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 25.2
Clay: 12.2
Grass: 14.0
Serve Rating: 92.5
Return Rating: 87.1

Recent Matches

Luciano Darderi

  • Last Match: vs Dalibor Svrcina (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Harry Wendelken (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (0-2) hard Winston Salem 68 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Mattia Bellucci (2-1) hard Winston Salem 140 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Rinky Hijikata (0-2) hard Cincinnati 72 min

Dane Sweeny

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Luciano Darderi
vs
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Dane Sweeny
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the US Open in New York, round of 32 on hard courts, Luciano Darderi is the model favorite over Dane Sweeny. The projection gives Darderi a 60.05% chance to win, Sweeny 39.95%, and the match is expected to contain about 35.5 games.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Darderi comes mainly from overall strength and recent results at this level. Darderi is a clear ranking and Elo favorite. He is ranked 22 with an Elo of 1770, versus Sweeny at 122 and Elo 1685. Those factors combine to push the probability toward Darderi by roughly 7.4 percentage points overall. Recent record by level also favors Darderi, reflecting two straight wins at this US Open and better outcomes against comparable opposition. Stat lines show a balanced profile on serve and return. Darderi’s mean serve index is 96.08 and his mean return index is 88.98. Sweeny posts a 92.46 serve index and an 87.14 return index. Neither difference crosses a 5 point threshold, so the serving gap is not treated as decisive. Surface fit gives a small edge to Darderi, with surface strength indexes of 28.36 for him and 25.18 for Sweeny. Fatigue is identical in this clash, with both players on 348 minutes so stamina is a neutral factor. Recent form summaries show Darderi beating Dalibor Svrcina and Harry Wendelken in straight sets wins at the Open after a loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in Winston Salem. Sweeny arrives after upset wins over Lorenzo Musetti and Corentin Moutet at the Open, and a prior loss to Christopher O'Connell in Cincinnati.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 35.5 Most likely outcome: 34 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. 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 Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. 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 (Luciano Darderi - Dane Sweeny) +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 Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. Positive values indicate Luciano Darderi winning more games, negative values indicate Dane Sweeny winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this hard court match is 11.19 combined, with predicted aces split 6.71 for Darderi and 4.49 for Sweeny. Expected double faults total 8.42, split 4.12 for Darderi and 4.29 for Sweeny. Hard courts tend to produce a moderate number of aces compared to grass or clay, so these predicted aces and expected double faults fit the surface profile.
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Expected Total Aces 11.2 Most likely: 9 aces Per player: Luciano Darderi 6.7 + Dane Sweeny 4.5
Expected Total Double Faults 8.4 Most likely: 7 double faults Per player: Luciano Darderi 4.1 + Dane Sweeny 4.3

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. 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 Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

Luciano Darderi

Expected 6.7 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Luciano Darderi serves in this match.
Dane Sweeny

Expected 4.5 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Dane Sweeny serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. 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 Luciano Darderi versus Dane Sweeny. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Double Faults by Player

Luciano Darderi

Expected 4.1 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Luciano Darderi serves in this match.
Dane Sweeny

Expected 4.3 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Dane Sweeny serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

39.6% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Luciano Darderi's perspective)

3-0 Most likely set score (20.1%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Luciano Darderi's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Darderi’s edge stems primarily from his overall strength and higher-level results. Watch the serve and return exchanges early, as Sweeny’s recent wins suggest he can pressure service games and shift momentum if he sustains that level.

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