Dubai U.A.E. Hard Atp 500 Round of 16

Tallon Griekspoor vs Alexander Bublik: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Tallon Griekspoor

Rank: #25
36%
VS

Alexander Bublik

Rank: #10
64%
Expected Total Games: 25.1
Predicted Winner: Alexander Bublik

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Player Metrics

Tallon Griekspoor

Form Index: 50.3
ELO Rating: 1321.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1628.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 74.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 7.6
Clay: 11.5
Grass: 13.3
Serve Rating: 90.3
Return Rating: 44.1

Alexander Bublik

Form Index: 71.2
ELO Rating: 2972.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1671.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 65.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 19.9
Clay: 23.7
Grass: 24.8
Serve Rating: 98.1
Return Rating: 87.6

Recent Matches

Tallon Griekspoor

Alexander Bublik

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Key Prediction Insights

This round-of-16 clash in Dubai, U.A.E., is on outdoor hard courts at a 500-level event. Alexander Bublik is the modeled favorite with a 63.84% chance to win, while Tallon Griekspoor sits at 36.16%. The model expects a relatively short match: about 25.06 total games.

Match Analysis

Griekspoor arrives ranked 25 with an Elo of 1321.76 and a form index of 50.32. His cumulative fatigue in the event is 74 minutes and his surface strength index on hard courts is 7.63. He posts a strong mean serve index of 90.32 but a lower mean return index of 44.10. Bublik is the higher-ranked player at 10 with a much higher Elo of 2972.45 and a form index of 71.24. His fatigue is slightly lower at 65 minutes, surface strength index 19.86, and he shows an elite mean serve index of 98.09 — noticeably better than Griekspoor’s. Bublik also has a much stronger mean return index (87.63) compared with Griekspoor, a difference that is material. Over the last three matches, Griekspoor has two wins (Quentin Halys, Otto Virtanen) and a straight-sets loss to Félix Auger-Aliassime; his recent wins at Rotterdam and Dubai were competitive with match times up to 121 minutes. Bublik’s recent form shows two wins (Jaume Munar, Jan-Lennard Struff) and a loss to Auger-Aliassime; his matches include a long 162-minute contest and a quick 65-minute win in Dubai. The combination of Bublik’s higher form index and superior serve/return numbers underpins the prediction.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 25.1 Most likely outcome: 25 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. 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 Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. 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 (Tallon Griekspoor - Alexander Bublik) +0.3 Most likely spread: 0 (even number of games won)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. Positive values indicate Tallon Griekspoor winning more games, negative values indicate Alexander Bublik winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match is 15.35 total aces and the predicted double faults are 3.91 total. On medium-paced hard courts, these predicted aces reflect a balance between big-serving opportunity and consistent bounce. Given Bublik’s significantly higher serve index, he is likely to contribute a disproportionate share of the predicted aces; the expected double faults remain modest for both.
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Expected Total Aces 15.3 Most likely: 15 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 3.9 Most likely: 3 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. 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 Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. 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 Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. 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 Tallon Griekspoor versus Alexander Bublik. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Bublik’s edge comes from superior serve and return metrics, higher form and Elo, and slightly fresher legs. The key factor to watch is Bublik’s service impact — if he holds easily and converts free points, Griekspoor will struggle to generate enough return pressure.

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