Dallas TX, U.S.A. Hard Atp 500 Round of 16

Tommy Paul vs Miomir Kecmanovic: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Tommy Paul

Rank: #22
69%
VS

Miomir Kecmanovic

Rank: #69
31%
Expected Total Games: 23.4
Predicted Winner: Tommy Paul

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Player Metrics

Tommy Paul

Form Index: 65.8
ELO Rating: 1982.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1813.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 142.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.9
Clay: 17.1
Grass: 14.5
Serve Rating: 58.4
Return Rating: 53.1

Miomir Kecmanovic

Form Index: 26.2
ELO Rating: 918.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1591.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 124.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.3
Clay: 8.7
Grass: 8.8
Serve Rating: 97.6
Return Rating: 91.7

Recent Matches

Tommy Paul

Miomir Kecmanovic

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 16 in Dallas, TX on indoor hard courts at a 500-level event, Tommy Paul is favored to advance against Miomir Kecmanovic. The model projects Paul to win with a 69.36% probability versus 30.64% for Kecmanovic, and forecasts an expected total of about 23.42 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Tommy Paul arrives as the higher-ranked player (No. 22) with a substantially stronger Elo (1982.7) and a strong form index (65.8). He has accumulated 142 minutes on court in this tournament, which is noticeable fatigue but comes off a straight-sets win over Jenson Brooksby after a long match versus Alcaraz at the Australian Open. His surface strength (13.88) and balanced serve/return indices (serve 58.41, return 53.12) point to an all-court baseline game that performs well on medium-paced hard courts. Miomir Kecmanovic is ranked 69th with a much lower Elo (918.0) and a weak form index (26.16). He has 124 minutes in this event and a modest surface strength (8.28). The striking statistical gaps are in serving and returning: Kecmanovic’s mean serve index (97.65) and mean return index (91.68) exceed Paul’s by more than 5 points—by large margins—indicating Kecmanovic can produce many free points and is effective on both wings when on song. Over the last three matches Paul has two wins and a heavy loss to Alcaraz; Kecmanovic has one win in Dallas and two recent losses, showing less consistent results overall.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 23.4 Most likely outcome: 23 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. 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 Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. 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 (Tommy Paul - Miomir Kecmanovic) +0.7 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 Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. Positive values indicate Tommy Paul winning more games, negative values indicate Miomir Kecmanovic winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match is 10.28 total, while the expected double faults sit at 3.75. Given the medium-paced hard surface, predicted aces are moderate: the court rewards servers but is not as forgiving as grass. Because Kecmanovic’s mean serve index is significantly higher than Paul’s, he is likely to contribute a larger share of the predicted aces, which will influence the match’s short points and scoring tempo. The double faults prediction suggests limited but potentially decisive service errors.
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Expected Total Aces 10.3 Most likely: 10 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 3.8 Most likely: 3 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. 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 Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. 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 Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. 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 Tommy Paul versus Miomir Kecmanovic. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Paul’s higher ranking, superior Elo and recent form provide the edge in this matchup despite Kecmanovic’s powerful serve metrics. The critical factor to watch is how often Kecmanovic can convert his serve advantage into easy holds; if Paul neutralizes those serves with returns, the prediction favors Paul.

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