Us Open NY, U.S.A. Hard Grand Slam Round of 32

Jerome Kym vs Taylor Fritz Prediction

Jerome Kym

Rank: #176
21%
VS

Taylor Fritz

Rank: #4
79%
Expected Total Games: 36.0
Predicted Winner: Taylor Fritz

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Ranking Trends

Jerome Kym

  • Current #176 2025-08-18
  • 3 mo ago #126 2025-05-26
  • 6 mo ago #129 2025-02-24
  • 9 mo ago #135 2024-11-25
  • 12 mo ago #180 2024-08-26

Taylor Fritz

  • Current #4 2025-08-18
  • 3 mo ago #4 2025-05-26
  • 6 mo ago #4 2025-02-24
  • 9 mo ago #4 2024-11-25
  • 12 mo ago #12 2024-08-26

Player Metrics

Jerome Kym

Form Index: 87.5
ELO Rating: 655.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1525.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 870.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.4
Clay: 3.5
Grass: 3.5
Serve Rating: 95.3
Return Rating: 85.4

Taylor Fritz

Form Index: 76.3
ELO Rating: 3959.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1815.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 31.2
Clay: 37.4
Grass: 44.8
Serve Rating: 96.9
Return Rating: 85.8

Recent Matches

Jerome Kym
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅

Taylor Fritz
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Lloyd Harris (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Emilio Nava (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Terence Atmane (1-2) hard Cincinnati 119 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Lorenzo Sonego (2-0) hard Cincinnati 127 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Emilio Nava (2-0) hard Cincinnati 68 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Clay
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Key Prediction Insights

As the US Open progresses into the Round of 32, Jerome Kym faces off against Taylor Fritz in New York on hard courts. The predicted winner is Taylor Fritz, with a 79.39% probability of winning compared to Jerome Kym's 20.61%. The anticipated total number of games played in this match is 36.

Match Analysis

Currently ranked 4th, Taylor Fritz boasts a formidable Elo rating of 3959.37 and a high surface strength index of 31.16, indicating his proficiency on hard courts. In contrast, Jerome Kym, ranked 176th, has a significantly lower Elo rating of 655.36 and a surface strength index of 6.36. Fritz's mean serve index is 96.92, which gives him a considerable advantage over Kym's mean serve index of 95.31, showcasing a difference of 1.61 points. Additionally, Fritz's mean return index of 85.79 is slightly better than Kym's 85.36, but the difference is minimal, remaining within 5 points. In their recent performances, both players have shown resilience. Kym has triumphed in all three of his latest matches at the US Open, including a challenging five-set win against Brandon Nakashima. His form index stands at 87.48. On the other hand, Fritz has also secured victories in his last three matches, including a solid win over Lloyd Harris, although he faced an unexpected defeat in Cincinnati prior to the tournament. His form index is slightly lower at 76.27, reflecting some inconsistency.

Final Prediction

Taylor Fritz's higher ranking, superior Elo rating, and overall stronger performance metrics give him a significant edge in this matchup against Jerome Kym. A key factor to watch will be Fritz's serving ability, which has been instrumental in his recent successes, and whether Kym can counter that effectively throughout the match.

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