Rome Italy Clay Masters 1000 Round of 16

Rafael Jodar vs Learner Tien: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Rafael Jodar

Rank: #34
39%
VS

Learner Tien

Rank: #21
61%
Expected Total Games: 25.5
Predicted Winner: Learner Tien

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Player Metrics

Rafael Jodar

Form Index: 75.7
ELO Rating: 1891.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1899.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 237.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 26.0
Clay: 34.9
Grass: 7.4
Serve Rating: 94.8
Return Rating: 90.4

Learner Tien

Form Index: 52.6
ELO Rating: 1787.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1816.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 195.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 39.8
Clay: 17.7
Grass: 16.1
Serve Rating: 94.7
Return Rating: 87.4

Recent Matches

Rafael Jodar

Learner Tien

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

Rome Masters, round of 16 on clay in Italy sets up a physically demanding clash between No. 34 Rafael Jodar and No. 21 Learner Tien. The model favors Tien, who is projected to win with a 61.02% probability to Jodar’s 38.98%, and the match is expected to be relatively tight with about 25.5 total games.

Match Analysis

Jodar arrives with higher form (75.7) and a superior Elo (1891.7) compared with Tien’s form index of 52.6 and Elo of 1787.3, suggesting recent momentum and consistency for Jodar. Fatigue tells a different story: Jodar has logged 237 minutes on court this week versus Tien’s 195, which could matter late on clay. On the surface-specific metrics, Jodar’s surface strength index (34.9) is higher than Tien’s (17.7), indicating Jodar is more comfortable on clay. Both players show very similar mean serve indices (Jodar 94.82, Tien 94.68), so service firepower is effectively even; differences in return ability are also modest. Over the last three matches Jodar has beaten Nuno Borges and Matteo Arnaldi here in Rome before dropping to Jannik Sinner in Madrid; his wins in Rome were extended affairs, suggesting resilience in long rallies. Tien’s Rome run includes a tight win over Alexander Bublik and a straightforward victory over Damir Dzumhur, bookended by a loss in Madrid. Tien’s results in Rome show he has navigated pressure matches this week, which likely factors into his higher win probability despite lower surface comfort.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 25.5 Most likely outcome: 25 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Rafael Jodar versus Learner Tien. 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 Learner Tien. 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 - Learner Tien) -0.7 Most likely spread: -1 (Learner Tien 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 Learner Tien. Positive values indicate Rafael Jodar winning more games, negative values indicate Learner Tien winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

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

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction is modest: the match has a predicted aces total of about 5.6. Clay’s slow, high bounce suppresses serve winner frequency, so predicted aces remain low. For double faults prediction, the expected double faults figure sits at roughly 4.5 — fatigue on clay can increase unforced serving errors late in rallies. Neither player has a markedly superior serve rating that would drastically inflate the predicted aces.
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Expected Total Aces 5.6 Most likely: 5 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 4.5 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 Learner Tien. 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 Learner Tien. 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 Learner Tien. 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 Rafael Jodar versus Learner Tien. 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

26.4% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

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

0-2 Most likely set score (30.2%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Rafael Jodar's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Tien’s edge comes from current match wins in Rome and a lighter court load heading into this round, which offsets Jodar’s higher form and surface aptitude. Watch endurance and serve hold under pressure; whoever copes better with long clay rallies and late-match fatigue should decide the tie.

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