Houston TX, U.S.A. Clay Atp 250 Round of 16

Tomas Martin Etcheverry vs Alex Bolt: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Rank: #31
73%
VS

Alex Bolt

Rank: #165
27%
Expected Total Games: 24.3
Predicted Winner: Tomas Martin Etcheverry

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Player Metrics

Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Form Index: 75.2
ELO Rating: 1755.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1836.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 117.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 56.9
Clay: 43.7
Grass: 40.0
Serve Rating: 80.0
Return Rating: 68.8

Alex Bolt

Form Index: 41.2
ELO Rating: 1506.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1557.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 366.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 45.2
Clay: 38.5
Grass: 41.4
Serve Rating: 97.2
Return Rating: 89.5

Recent Matches

Tomas Martin Etcheverry

  • Last Match: vs Federico Agustin Gomez (2-1) clay Houston 117 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Tommy Paul (0-2) hard Miami 74 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Rafael Jodar (2-0) hard Miami 110 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Zizou Bergs (2-0) hard Miami 157 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Denis Shapovalov (1-2) hard Indian Wells 158 min

Alex Bolt

  • Last Match: vs Yibing Wu (2-0) clay Houston 88 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Andres Andrade (2-1) clay Houston 132 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alex Rybakov (2-1) clay Houston 146 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Sho Shimabukuro (1-2) hard Miami 124 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Tristan Schoolkate (1-2) hard Indian Wells 135 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Tomas Martin Etcheverry
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Key Prediction Insights

Round of 16 at the Houston 250-level event in Texas, played on clay, pits Tomas Martin Etcheverry against Alex Bolt. The model favors Etcheverry to win (72.67% vs 27.33%) with a predicted total of about 24.3 games in the match.

Match Analysis

Etcheverry arrives as the higher-ranked player (No. 31) with a superior Elo (1755.6) and a strong form index (75.18) compared with Bolt (rank 165, Elo 1506.2, form 41.24). Etcheverry’s surface strength index (43.73) is slightly better than Bolt’s (38.51), and he carries far less on-court fatigue in the event (117 minutes vs Bolt’s 366). The margin in serve metrics is notable: Bolt’s mean serve index (97.15) exceeds Etcheverry’s (80.00) by more than 5 points, and Bolt also holds a markedly higher mean return index (89.51) than Etcheverry (68.79), differences that will shape short-term dynamics on return games. Recent form tells a complementary story. Etcheverry has two wins in his last three matches (including a clay victory at Houston) and one loss on hardcourts; his results show reliable baseline play and the ability to close matches in three sets. Bolt has been in a rich run at Houston with three consecutive wins — including two long matches (132 and 146 minutes) — which demonstrate momentum but also account for his elevated cumulative fatigue.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 24.3 Most likely outcome: 24 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. 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 Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. 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 (Tomas Martin Etcheverry - Alex Bolt) +2.2 Most likely spread: +2 (Tomas Martin Etcheverry wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. Positive values indicate Tomas Martin Etcheverry winning more games, negative values indicate Alex Bolt winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this clash is moderate: predicted aces ~15.11 for the match, while the expected double faults are about 5.02. Clay’s slower, higher-bouncing characteristics tend to reduce ace totals and push rallies into longer exchanges, which can increase the chance of unforced serving errors late in matches. Bolt’s significantly higher serve rating suggests he will still produce a bulk of the aces despite the surface, but expected double faults may rise as fatigue accumulates.
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Expected Total Aces 15.1 Most likely: 15 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.0 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. 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 Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. 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 Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. 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 Tomas Martin Etcheverry versus Alex Bolt. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Final Prediction

Etcheverry’s edge comes from higher ranking, better Elo and form, superior freshness, and a stronger clay profile — all favor his chances to neutralize Bolt’s serve. The key factor to watch is whether Etcheverry can consistently return Bolt’s big serve early; breaking serve quickly will likely decide the match.

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