Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Martin Landaluce vs Jack Draper: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Martin Landaluce

Rank: #64
19%
VS

Jack Draper

Rank: #143
81%
Expected Total Games: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Jack Draper

Why the Model Favors Jack Draper

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

Recent record by level +11.7 Jack Draper
Serve & return game +8.7 Jack Draper
Surface fit +6.9 Jack Draper
Recent form +4.0 Jack Draper
Age +3.0 Martin Landaluce

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 81% for Jack Draper. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Martin Landaluce

Form Index: 25.9
ELO Rating: 1606.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1674.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 22.3
Clay: 20.2
Grass: 8.4
Serve Rating: 95.6
Return Rating: 88.5

Jack Draper

Form Index: 30.9
ELO Rating: 1731.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1769.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 44.8
Clay: 37.8
Grass: 26.6
Serve Rating: 97.4
Return Rating: 89.0

Recent Matches

Martin Landaluce

Jack Draper

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Martin Landaluce
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Jack Draper
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At Cincinnati on the hard courts of Ohio, the opening round pits Martin Landaluce against Jack Draper in a masters_1000 first-round match. The model predicts Jack Draper to advance (80.51% chance) while Martin Landaluce sits at 19.49%, with a projected total of about 24.0 games in the match — suggesting a straight-sets affair.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Draper comes mainly from recent record by level and the combined serve & return profile, with surface fit and recent form also contributing. Draper’s higher Elo (1731) versus Landaluce’s 1606 underpins the model’s confidence, even though Landaluce carries the higher ranking (64 to Draper’s 143). Draper’s surface strength index is substantially higher (44.8 vs 22.3), which aligns with the model’s +6.9 percentage points for surface fit. Serve and return metrics are both strong for the pair (mean serve ~97.4 for Draper, ~95.6 for Landaluce; mean return ~89.0 vs ~88.5), so the model’s serve & return advantage for Draper reflects context beyond raw indices, backed by his Elo and match-level results. Fatigue is neutral for both players (0.0 minutes on court this event). Recent form diverges: Landaluce arrives on a three-match losing run (Toronto, Los Cabos, Wimbledon) without a win in those outings, while Draper is 1-2 over his last three, including a straight-sets win over Gabriel Diallo at Eastbourne. Those trends feed into the model’s recent-record and recent-form boosts toward Draper (+11.7 and +4.0 points respectively). Age slightly favors Landaluce (+3.0 points), but it’s not enough to offset the other contributors.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.0 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. 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 Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. 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 (Martin Landaluce - Jack Draper) -4.4 Most likely spread: -5 (Jack Draper wins 5 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. Positive values indicate Martin Landaluce winning more games, negative values indicate Jack Draper winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction sits at roughly 12.1 for the match with expected double faults around 7.4. On medium-paced hard courts, predicted aces are moderate — fast enough to reward big serves but not as extreme as grass. Neither player has a significantly higher serve rating, so predicted aces come from two capable servers rather than one dominant server; the expected double faults reflect some risk-taking on second serves.
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Expected Total Aces 12.1 Most likely: 12 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 7.4 Most likely: 7 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. 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 Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. 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 Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. 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 Martin Landaluce versus Jack Draper. 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

33.6% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Martin Landaluce's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (57.4%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Martin Landaluce's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Draper’s projected win is driven chiefly by superior recent match-level results and a better fit to hard courts, supported by his higher Elo. Watch Draper’s ability to convert serve opportunities and control quick service games early — that will likely determine whether the match follows the model’s short, straight-sets script.

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