Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. Hard Masters 1000 Round of 32

Tommy Paul vs Adolfo Daniel Vallejo: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Tommy Paul

Rank: #24
70%
VS

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo

Rank: #70
30%
Expected Total Games: 24.3
Predicted Winner: Tommy Paul

Why the Model Favors Tommy Paul

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Recent record by level +12.4 Tommy Paul
Surface fit +9.6 Tommy Paul
Overall strength +5.7 Tommy Paul
Serve & return game +3.6 Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
Age +3.2 Adolfo Daniel Vallejo

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 70% for Tommy Paul. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Tommy Paul

Form Index: 49.6
ELO Rating: 1785.6
Glicko2 Rating: 1863.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 157.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 34.9
Clay: 37.5
Grass: 22.0
Serve Rating: 96.7
Return Rating: 91.4

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo

Form Index: 46.5
ELO Rating: 1634.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1701.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 150.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 18.9
Clay: 18.4
Grass: 4.8
Serve Rating: 94.6
Return Rating: 89.4

Recent Matches

Tommy Paul

Adolfo Daniel Vallejo

  • Last Match: vs Valentin Vacherot (2-0) hard Cincinnati 80 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Kyrian Jacquet (2-0) hard Cincinnati 70 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Juncheng Shang (0-2) hard Toronto 81 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Kilian Feldbausch (0-2) clay Kitzbuhel 105 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (1-2) clay Bastad 177 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Tommy Paul
vs
0
Adolfo Daniel Vallejo
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
1 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

At the Cincinnati Masters 1000 in Ohio, Tommy Paul is projected to advance from the round of 32 on hard courts. The model gives Paul a 70.49% chance to win versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo at 29.51%, with a predicted total of about 24.29 games in the match.

Match Analysis

The model's edge for Tommy Paul stems mainly from recent results at this level and his fit to hard courts. Recent record by level contributed the largest lift toward Paul. Paul is ranked 24 with an Elo of 1785.65 and a form index of 49.64. He has logged 157 minutes in the event so far after a straight sets win over Hubert Hurkacz in Cincinnati and a mixed run in Toronto that included a loss to Learner Tien. His surface strength index is 34.93, which the model views as favorable on medium paced hard courts. Vallejo is ranked 70 with an Elo of 1634.19 and a form index of 46.50. He has 150 minutes on court in this tournament after two straight set wins in Cincinnati and a loss in Toronto. His surface strength index is lower at 18.91, which hurts his projected ceiling on hard courts. Overall strength also supports Paul by several percentage points. Serve and return metrics are close between the players, with mean serve index at 96.74 for Paul and 94.56 for Vallejo, and mean return index at 91.45 for Paul and 89.41 for Vallejo, so neither player has a markedly dominant serving profile according to these indices. Fatigue levels are comparable, so physical wear does not heavily swing the matchup. Over their last three matches each, Paul has two wins and one loss with a deep recent match in Cincinnati, while Vallejo arrives with two warmup wins in the draw and one earlier loss.

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 Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. 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 Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. 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 (Tommy Paul - Adolfo Daniel Vallejo) +2.0 Most likely spread: +2 (Tommy Paul wins 2 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. Positive values indicate Tommy Paul winning more games, negative values indicate Adolfo Daniel Vallejo winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction for this match sits at about 10.29 total, and the predicted aces are consistent with medium paced hard courts where servers get a fair number of free points. The double faults prediction yields expected double faults around 5.93 for the match. Neither player shows a significantly higher serve rating that would push the ace count well beyond this mark, so these estimates align with a balanced hard court profile.
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Expected Total Aces 10.3 Most likely: 10 aces
Expected Total Double Faults 5.9 Most likely: 5 double faults

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. 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 Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. 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 Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. The chart shows the predicted probability for each double-fault count.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for double faults in Tommy Paul versus Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

35.3% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Tommy Paul's perspective)

2-0 Most likely set score (44.2%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Tommy Paul's perspective. Format: BO3.

Final Prediction

Tommy Paul’s advantage is driven first and foremost by his recent record at this level and his stronger hard court fit. The key factor to watch will be whether Paul can convert his slightly better form and surface comfort into decisive service holds early in sets.

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