Roland Garros France Clay Grand Slam Round of 128

Mariano Navone vs Jenson Brooksby: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Mariano Navone

Rank: #42
65%
VS

Jenson Brooksby

Rank: #60
35%
Expected Total Games: 38.3
Predicted Winner: Mariano Navone

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Player Metrics

Mariano Navone

Form Index: 47.7
ELO Rating: 1739.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1779.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.2
Clay: 30.2
Grass: 10.9
Serve Rating: 95.1
Return Rating: 95.5

Jenson Brooksby

Form Index: 16.5
ELO Rating: 1503.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1504.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 17.7
Clay: 15.2
Grass: 18.1
Serve Rating: 94.9
Return Rating: 88.6

Recent Matches

Mariano Navone

Jenson Brooksby

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Mariano Navone
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Jenson Brooksby
Hard
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Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Roland Garros in Paris opens its main draw on clay as Mariano Navone faces Jenson Brooksby in a Round of 128 clash at the 2026 Grand Slam. The model favors Navone: predicted winner Mariano Navone (64.93%) over Jenson Brooksby (35.07%), with an expected total of about 38.27 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Navone arrives as the higher-ranked player (No. 42) with a notably stronger Elo (1738.98) and a far superior recent form index (47.66) compared with Brooksby (rank 60, Elo 1503.22, form 16.48). Both players show no tournament fatigue, but Navone’s surface strength index (30.24) is roughly double Brooksby’s (15.16), indicating greater comfort on clay. Their mean serve indices are almost identical, so neither holds a clear serving edge, but Navone’s mean return index (95.51) comfortably outstrips Brooksby’s (88.62) by more than five points, which could be decisive on slow courts where returns matter. Looking at recent results, Navone has won two of his last three clay matches in Geneva (including straight-set victories two matches ago and three matches ago) before dropping a long, 149-minute match to Learner Tien. Brooksby, meanwhile, is in a slump: three straight losses on clay (Madrid, Rome, Geneva), failing to take a set in those outings. Those recent trajectories — Navone showing resilience on clay and Brooksby struggling for form — underpin the prediction.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 38.3 Most likely outcome: 38 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. 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 Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. 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 (Mariano Navone - Jenson Brooksby) -0.0 Most likely spread: -1 (Jenson Brooksby wins 1 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. Positive values indicate Mariano Navone winning more games, negative values indicate Jenson Brooksby winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this contest is modest: the match has a predicted aces total of about 5.92, while the expected double faults sit at 6.45. Clay’s slower pace and higher bounce naturally suppress aces and can increase unforced serving errors, so the predicted aces and expected double faults reflect surface dynamics. Neither player has a significantly higher serve rating, so a spike in aces is unlikely; the return game should play a larger role.
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Expected Total Aces 5.9 Most likely: 5 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.5 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. 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 Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. 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 Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. 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 Mariano Navone versus Jenson Brooksby. 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

28.5% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Mariano Navone's perspective)

3-0 Most likely set score (27.9%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Mariano Navone's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Navone’s edge comes from higher Elo, better recent form on clay and a superior return profile, all aligning with the demands of Roland Garros’ surface. Watch the return exchanges and Brooksby’s ability to halt his slide early — if Navone breaks rhythm, he should close this one out.

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