Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 32

Rafael Jodar vs Alejandro Tabilo: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Rafael Jodar

Rank: #11
72%
VS

Alejandro Tabilo

Rank: #29
28%
Expected Total Games: 27.4
Predicted Winner: Rafael Jodar

Why the Model Favors Rafael Jodar

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

Surface fit +8.3 Rafael Jodar
Recent record by level +7.3 Rafael Jodar
Age +3.3 Rafael Jodar
Overall strength +2.1 Rafael Jodar
Serve & return game +1.6 Rafael Jodar

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 72% for Rafael Jodar. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Rafael Jodar

Form Index: 77.1
ELO Rating: 1956.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1951.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 176.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 42.0
Clay: 37.5
Grass: 12.1
Serve Rating: 96.0
Return Rating: 91.6

Alejandro Tabilo

Form Index: 40.0
ELO Rating: 1670.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1730.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 79.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 27.7
Clay: 20.7
Grass: 6.1
Serve Rating: 96.4
Return Rating: 86.5

Recent Matches

Rafael Jodar

Alejandro Tabilo

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Rafael Jodar
vs
1
Alejandro Tabilo
Hard
1 - 1
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Cincinnati, Ohio. Round of 32 on hard courts at a Masters 1000 event. Rafael Jodar is the clear favorite in this matchup, with the model giving him a 71.63 percent chance to win versus Alejandro Tabilo at 28.37 percent. The projection also expects a relatively short match, about 27.4 total games.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Jodar comes mainly from surface fit and recent results at this level. Jodar has a higher surface strength index, 42.03 versus Tabilo's 27.65, which is reflected in the 8.3 percentage point boost toward him from surface fit. Recent record by level adds another 7.3 points to Jodar, consistent with his stronger Elo of 1956.5 compared with Tabilo's 1670.48 and a superior form index, 77.10 versus 39.96. Age also nudges the prediction toward Jodar by 3.3 points, with overall strength and serve and return making smaller contributions. Looking at match factors, Jodar is ranked 11 and comes in with substantially more time on court in this event, 176 minutes of cumulative fatigue, versus Tabilo's 79 minutes. That higher workload may show late in rallies, but the numbers behind him remain solid. Jodar's mean serve index is 95.95 and his mean return index is 91.61. Tabilo posts a similar serving profile with a 96.40 serve index, but his return index is 86.51. The difference in mean return index is greater than five points, favoring Jodar and suggesting he will create more break chances. Over their last three matches, Jodar has two wins and one loss, including a hard court win here in Cincinnati over Denis Shapovalov. Tabilo has two wins and one loss as well, including a straight sets win in his most recent Cincinnati match, but he lost the previous meeting with Jodar in Washington.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 27.4 Most likely outcome: 27 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. 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 (Rafael Jodar - Alejandro Tabilo) +1.8 Most likely spread: +2 (Rafael Jodar wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. Positive values indicate Rafael Jodar winning more games, negative values indicate Alejandro Tabilo winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for the match sits at about 11.75 total aces. Hard courts tend to produce a moderate number of aces because of the consistent bounce and medium pace, and the predicted aces reflect that. Predicted aces are unlikely to be skewed heavily toward one player since their mean serve indices are very similar. The double faults prediction is 4.61 expected double faults for the match, which is a modest total for a best of three on hard courts.
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Expected Total Aces 11.8 Most likely: 11 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.6 Most likely: 4 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Alejandro Tabilo. 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

38.0% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Rafael Jodar's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (45.6%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Rafael Jodar's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Jodar’s advantage is driven above all by surface fit, supported by stronger form and Elo rating. The clearest thing to watch is his return game, where the gap in mean return index suggests he can generate the decisive breaks that will keep the match shorter than average.

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