Washington DC, U.S.A. Hard Atp 500 Round of 16

Taylor Fritz vs Matteo Arnaldi Prediction

Taylor Fritz

Rank: #4
70%
VS

Matteo Arnaldi

Rank: #44
30%
Predicted Games Played: 22.0
Predicted Winner: Taylor Fritz

Player Metrics

Taylor Fritz

Form Index: 83.8
ELO Rating: 4317.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1812.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 59.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 34.3
Clay: 37.4
Grass: 44.7
Serve Rating: 98.6
Return Rating: 86.3

Matteo Arnaldi

Form Index: 47.8
ELO Rating: 1222.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1630.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 288.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 12.1
Clay: 12.5
Grass: 10.6
Serve Rating: 95.5
Return Rating: 88.1

Recent Matches

Taylor Fritz

  • Last Match: vs Aleksandar Vukic (2-0) hard Washington 59 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Carlos Alcaraz (1-3) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Karen Khachanov (3-1) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jordan Thompson (2-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (3-1) grass Wimbledon 174 min

Matteo Arnaldi

  • Last Match: vs Lorenzo Sonego (2-0) hard Washington 126 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Daniel Altmaier (2-1) hard Washington 162 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Botic van de Zandschulp (0-3) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jan-Lennard Struff (0-2) grass Stuttgart 73 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Flavio Cobolli (1-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Taylor Fritz
vs
1
Matteo Arnaldi
Hard
0 - 1
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

As the ATP 500 tournament in Washington progresses to the Round of 16, Taylor Fritz is set to clash with Matteo Arnaldi on hard courts. Fritz, currently ranked 4th, holds a strong probability of winning this match at 70.06%, while Arnaldi, ranked 44th, has a win probability of 29.94%. The predicted total number of games played in this encounter is estimated to be around 22.0.

Match Analysis

Taylor Fritz demonstrates an impressive form index of 83.76, significantly higher than Arnaldi's 47.82, reflecting his superior performance level. Fritz's Elo rating stands at 4317.77, compared to Arnaldi's 1222.92, indicating an evident disparity in their overall capabilities. Fatigue may play a role, with Fritz at 59 minutes on court versus Arnaldi's 288 minutes, highlighting Fritz's fresher condition. On hard surfaces, Fritz's strength index of 34.28 far surpasses Arnaldi's 12.10, further emphasizing Fritz's comfort on this playing surface. The mean serve index also favors Fritz at 98.59, while Arnaldi's is 95.49, resulting in a difference of over 5 points, which could be pivotal in key moments of the match. However, Arnaldi's mean return index, at 88.10, is slightly better than Fritz's 86.33, indicating some potential for Arnaldi to capitalize on Fritz's serve. In their recent performances, Fritz has won 2 out of his last 3 matches, with a convincing victory against Aleksandar Vukic in Washington, while experiencing a tough loss to Carlos Alcaraz at Wimbledon. Arnaldi, on the other hand, has shown resilience with back-to-back wins in Washington, though he faced a setback against Botic van de Zandschulp earlier in Wimbledon. Both players have demonstrated the ability to win, but Fritz's recent form and match-up advantages make him the favored contender.

Final Prediction

Taylor Fritz has a distinct edge in this matchup due to his superior ranking, form, and less cumulative fatigue. One key factor to watch will be Fritz's serve effectiveness, as it could heavily influence the outcome against Arnaldi's return game. With Fritz's ability to maintain pressure from the baseline, this match promises to be a compelling showcase of their contrasting styles.