Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Roman Safiullin vs Alejandro Tabilo Prediction

Roman Safiullin

Rank: #82
50%
VS

Alejandro Tabilo

Rank: #104
50%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Roman Safiullin

Player Metrics

Roman Safiullin

Form Index: 26.8
ELO Rating: 793.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1575.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.6
Clay: 6.7
Grass: 7.9
Serve Rating: 97.6
Return Rating: 88.2

Alejandro Tabilo

Form Index: 49.7
ELO Rating: 1319.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1563.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 11.9
Clay: 11.3
Grass: 16.8
Serve Rating: 95.7
Return Rating: 84.6

Recent Matches

Roman Safiullin

  • Last Match: vs Casper Ruud (0-2) hard Toronto 81 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Ugo Blanchet (2-1) hard Toronto 141 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (2-3) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Hamad Medjedovic (1-2) grass Mallorca 146 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Alexandre Muller (2-0) grass Mallorca 115 min

Alejandro Tabilo

  • Last Match: vs Alexei Popyrin (0-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Arthur Cazaux (3-2) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Grigor Dimitrov (1-2) clay Monte Carlo 116 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Novak Djokovic (2-0) clay Monte Carlo 87 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Stan Wawrinka (2-1) clay Monte Carlo 147 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Roman Safiullin
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Alejandro Tabilo
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The Cincinnati Masters 1000 tournament sees Roman Safiullin face off against Alejandro Tabilo in the round of 128 on hard courts. The match is expected to be closely contested, with Safiullin slightly favored to win at a probability of 50.09%, while Tabilo sits just behind at 49.91%. The predicted total number of games played is set at 24.0, indicating a competitive battle ahead.

Match Analysis

Roman Safiullin enters the match ranked 82 with a form index of 26.84 and an Elo rating of 793.84. His surface strength index stands at 8.62, indicating his capability on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 97.59 gives him a slight edge in serve quality. In contrast, Alejandro Tabilo, ranked 104, has a higher form index of 49.71 and a significantly better Elo rating of 1319.94. Tabilo's surface strength index is also higher at 11.93, showcasing his proficiency on hard surfaces, while his mean serve index is 95.66. The difference in their mean serve indices is modest, and neither player's mean return index shows a notable gap, with Safiullin at 88.17 and Tabilo at 84.62. In their recent performances, Safiullin's last match ended in defeat against Casper Ruud at the Toronto tournament, where he struggled to win any sets. However, he did manage to secure a victory against Ugo Blanchet in the previous round. Tabilo, on the other hand, recently faced a tough loss at Roland Garros against Alexei Popyrin, but he did achieve a notable win against Arthur Cazaux in the earlier rounds, indicating that he can perform well under pressure.

Final Prediction

Roman Safiullin is slightly favored to win due to his higher mean serve index, which could play a crucial role in a closely matched game. A key factor to watch will be the effectiveness of Safiullin’s serve against Tabilo's return, as this could significantly influence the match's outcome and determine who gains the upper hand in crucial moments.