Valentin Royer vs Arthur Fils: AI Prediction | Games, Aces & Double Faults

Valentin Royer (rank 58) arrives with a low form_index (3.18) and an Elo of 884.4, zero reported fatigue, a surface strength index of 5.06, mean serve index ~81.5 and mean return index ~65.8. Arthur Fils (rank 42) shows a much stronger form_index (54.99), higher Elo (1210.0), no accumulated fatigue, a surface strength index of 12.17, mean serve index ~97.1 and mean return index ~94.5. The difference in mean serve index (~15.6 points) and in mean return index (~28.7 points) is notable and should materially affect serve hold and return opportunities—Fils is superior both on serve and return metrics on paper. Recent match form reinforces those numbers: Royer has lost his last three recorded matches (Australian Open to Taylor Fritz, Auckland to Francisco Comesana, Hong Kong to Tomas Martin Etcheverry), managing only one set in those outings and logging a long 174-minute match recently. Fils is in better recent form with two wins in his last three (including victories over Pablo Carreno Busta and Jaume Munar) and a competitive loss to Jiri Lehecka; his matches include both straight-set and longer five-set wins, indicating the ability to close out different match patterns.