Barcelona Spain Clay Atp 500 Round of 16

Nuno Borges vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Nuno Borges

Rank: #52
42%
VS

Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Rank: #29
58%
Expected Total Games: 24.1
Predicted Winner: Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Also available in Claude. Query these predictions in plain language — our native connector lets Claude call our models on demand, no code.

Set it up

Player Metrics

Nuno Borges

Form Index: 36.7
ELO Rating: 1591.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1623.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 82.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 54.8
Clay: 41.1
Grass: 43.0
Serve Rating: 75.5
Return Rating: 64.9

Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Form Index: 75.4
ELO Rating: 1796.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1846.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 105.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 56.2
Clay: 45.1
Grass: 40.0
Serve Rating: 98.2
Return Rating: 90.8

Recent Matches

Nuno Borges

Tomas Martin Etcheverry

  • Last Match: vs Jack Draper (2-1) clay Barcelona 105 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Carlos Alcaraz (1-2) clay Monte Carlo 143 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Terence Atmane (2-1) clay Monte Carlo 117 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Grigor Dimitrov (2-1) clay Monte Carlo 116 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Tommy Paul (0-2) clay Houston 96 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Nuno Borges
vs
0
Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Barcelona’s clay courts host a Round of 16 clash between Nuno Borges and Tomás Martín Etcheverry in this 500-level event in Spain. The model favors Etcheverry to progress (58.19% vs Borges 41.81%) with an expected total of about 24.06 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Etcheverry arrives with the higher ranking (29 vs 52), a stronger form index (75.38 vs 36.65) and a superior Elo (1796.06 vs 1591.12), suggesting he has been the steadier player recently. Fatigue is a factor: Etcheverry has logged 105 minutes on court in this tournament against Borges’ 82, so the Argentine’s recent workload is heavier. Surface strength indices are relatively close (Etcheverry 45.13, Borges 41.05), indicating both have comparable clay comfort, but Etcheverry’s higher overall metrics give him the edge. Serve and return profiles tilt decisively toward Etcheverry. His mean serve index (98.24) is markedly higher than Borges’ (75.51) — a gap well over 5 points — and his mean return index (90.82) also outstrips Borges’ 64.90 by a large margin. Those differentials point to Etcheverry being more likely to control service games and to apply pressure on Borges’ serve. Recent form: Borges beat Mannarino in Barcelona but lost earlier outings in Monte Carlo and Bucharest, while Etcheverry has wins in Barcelona and Monte Carlo with a competitive three-set match versus Alcaraz. Overall, Etcheverry’s recent results and statistical profile favor him in baseline exchanges and pressure moments.

Total Games Predictions

🎾
Expected Total Games in Match 24.1 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. 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 Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The curve rises from 0% to 100%, showing the cumulative probability for each games total threshold.

Games Spread Predictions

📈
Expected Games Spread (Nuno Borges - Tomas Martin Etcheverry) +1.9 Most likely spread: +2 (Nuno Borges wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. Positive values indicate Nuno Borges winning more games, negative values indicate Tomas Martin Etcheverry winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match is about 16.73 total, and the expected double faults are roughly 6.69. On clay, slower pace and higher bounce typically reduce serve winners, so the predicted aces count is moderated by the surface. Given Etcheverry’s significantly higher serve rating, he is likely to contribute a larger share of the predicted aces, while the expected double faults may increase if longer rallies and fatigue set in.
🎯
Expected Total Aces 16.7 Most likely: 16 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 6.7 Most likely: 6 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. 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 Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. 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 Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. 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 Nuno Borges versus Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Etcheverry’s superior form, Elo and clear advantages in both serve and return metrics give him the projected edge. Watch his ability to convert on return games and whether fatigue affects serve consistency — that will likely decide the outcome.

Get Daily Tennis Predictions

Enjoyed this analysis? Subscribe to our Telegram channel and receive daily AI-driven tennis predictions directly on your phone.

Join Our Telegram Channel