Washington DC, U.S.A. Hard Atp 500 Semifinals

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

Rafael Jodar

Rank: #24
67%
VS

Alejandro Tabilo

Rank: #30
33%
Expected Total Games: 27.7
Predicted Winner: Rafael Jodar

Why the Model Favors Rafael Jodar

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

Surface fit +6.8 Rafael Jodar
Recent record by level +5.4 Rafael Jodar
Age +3.7 Rafael Jodar
Serve & return game +1.5 Alejandro Tabilo
Overall record & opposition quality +1.4 Rafael Jodar

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 67% 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: 74.1
ELO Rating: 1916.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1920.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 300.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 32.4
Clay: 37.5
Grass: 12.1
Serve Rating: 95.8
Return Rating: 91.6

Alejandro Tabilo

Form Index: 47.6
ELO Rating: 1666.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1735.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 377.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 31.2
Clay: 20.7
Grass: 6.1
Serve Rating: 96.4
Return Rating: 86.6

Recent Matches

Rafael Jodar

Alejandro Tabilo

  • Last Match: vs Ben Shelton (2-1) hard Washington 143 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Terence Atmane (2-0) hard Washington 92 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Tallon Griekspoor (2-1) hard Washington 142 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Tiago Torres (0-2) clay Estoril 92 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Andrey Rublev (1-2) clay Bastad 130 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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

Key Prediction Insights

This semifinal in Washington (hard court, ATP 500) pits world No. 24 Rafael Jodar against No. 30 Alejandro Tabilo for a spot in the final. The model favors Jodar, projecting him to win with a 66.92% probability against Tabilo’s 33.08%, and forecasts about 27.7 total games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Jodar comes mainly from surface fit and recent results at this level. Jodar enters with a higher form index (74.08) and an Elo of 1916.8, compared with Tabilo’s form index of 47.62 and Elo of 1666.4; those gaps help explain the tilt toward Jodar. On hard courts both players show similar surface strength indices (Jodar 32.41, Tabilo 31.17), but Jodar’s steady run through Washington — straight-set wins over Nishikori and Fils plus a three-set win over Musetti — has been more efficient and has kept him fresher (300 minutes on court) than Tabilo (377 minutes). Serve and return nuances slightly favor Tabilo in the model, driven by a tiny serve edge: mean serve indices are nearly identical (Jodar 95.83, Tabilo 96.37), while Jodar’s mean return index (91.61) is stronger than Tabilo’s (86.65). The combined interpretation is that Tabilo’s serving can hold up, but Jodar’s return game and superior recent form give him control in rallies. Over their last three matches here, both players are unbeaten, but Tabilo’s wins have come in longer matches (two over 140 minutes), which contributes to his higher fatigue.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 27.7 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) +1.3 Most likely spread: +1 (Rafael Jodar wins 1 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

Aces prediction: the model forecasts about 12.23 total aces for the match and an expected double faults count of 4.44. On a medium-paced hard court, predicted aces are moderate — not as high as grass, not as low as clay. There isn’t a significantly higher serve rating between the two, so the predicted aces stem from both players mixing power and placement rather than one dominant big-server. The double faults prediction reflects a modest error rate consistent with sustained baseline rallies and holdable serves.
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Expected Total Aces 12.2 Most likely: 12 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.4 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

39.6% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

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

2-0 Most likely set score (40.5%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Rafael Jodar's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Jodar’s advantage is driven most by surface fit and recent-level performances, paired with a stronger return profile and fresher legs. The key factor to watch will be Jodar’s early returns: if he can break Tabilo’s service games quickly, the match should swing in his favor.

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