Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 32

Yannick Hanfmann vs Novak Djokovic Prediction

Yannick Hanfmann

Rank: #159
16%
VS

Novak Djokovic

Rank: #4
84%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Novak Djokovic

Player Metrics

Yannick Hanfmann

Form Index: 53.4
ELO Rating: 782.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1609.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 361.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.3
Clay: 6.5
Grass: 6.1
Serve Rating: 97.0
Return Rating: 86.8

Novak Djokovic

Form Index: 87.3
ELO Rating: 3511.9
Glicko2 Rating: 2548.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 114.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 31.3
Clay: 31.2
Grass: 33.5
Serve Rating: 94.9
Return Rating: 87.2

Recent Matches

Yannick Hanfmann

  • Last Match: vs Frances Tiafoe (2-1) hard Shanghai 170 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Lorenzo Sonego (2-1) hard Shanghai 115 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Jason Kubler (2-0) hard Shanghai 76 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Nicolai Budkov Kjaer (0-2) hard Chengdu 81 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Arthur Rinderknech (1-2) clay Kitzbuhel 131 min

Novak Djokovic

  • Last Match: vs Marin Cilic (2-0) hard Shanghai 114 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Jan-Lennard Struff (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Cameron Norrie (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Zachary Svajda (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Learner Tien (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Yannick Hanfmann
vs
1
Novak Djokovic
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 32 at the prestigious Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai, Novak Djokovic is set to face Yannick Hanfmann on hard courts in China. With a substantial edge in experience and ranking, Djokovic is predicted to win with an 83.80% probability, while Hanfmann's chances stand at 16.20%. The anticipated total number of games played in this matchup is 23.0.

Match Analysis

Novak Djokovic currently holds a rank of 4 and boasts an impressive Elo rating of 3511.89, reflecting his status among the elite in the sport. His form index of 87.26 indicates a high level of performance recently, and his cumulative fatigue stands at 114 minutes, suggesting he is relatively fresh. In contrast, Yannick Hanfmann, ranked 159, has an Elo rating of 782.25 and a form index of 53.37, highlighting a significant gap in competitive experience. Hanfmann's cumulative fatigue is considerably higher at 361 minutes, which could impact his performance against a seasoned opponent like Djokovic. The surface strength index further emphasizes Djokovic's dominance; he has a score of 31.26 compared to Hanfmann's 6.27. Additionally, Djokovic's mean serve index of 94.94 surpasses Hanfmann's 97.02 by a narrow margin, but it is important to note that the difference in their mean return indices is minimal, with Djokovic at 87.23 and Hanfmann at 86.80. In their recent performances, Djokovic has convincingly won all three of his last matches, including a dominant display against Marin Cilic, while Hanfmann has also been successful, winning his last three matches against lower-ranked opponents.

Final Prediction

Novak Djokovic's extensive experience, higher rank, and superior form index provide him with a clear advantage over Yannick Hanfmann. A key factor to monitor during this match will be Djokovic's ability to capitalize on his opponent's fatigue and maintain his high first-serve percentage, which could dictate the flow of the game.