Us Open NY, U.S.A. Hard Grand Slam Round of 32

Yibing Wu vs Carlos Alcaraz: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

Yibing Wu

Rank: #113
7%
VS

Carlos Alcaraz

Rank: #3
93%
Expected Total Games: 31.7
Predicted Winner: Carlos Alcaraz

Why the Model Favors Carlos Alcaraz

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

Overall strength +14.6 Carlos Alcaraz
Surface fit +9.8 Carlos Alcaraz
Recent record by level +9.0 Carlos Alcaraz
Serve & return game +3.6 Carlos Alcaraz
Overall record & opposition quality +2.8 Carlos Alcaraz

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 93% for Carlos Alcaraz. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Player Metrics

Yibing Wu

Form Index: 48.0
ELO Rating: 1656.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1649.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 28.3
Clay: 11.5
Grass: 4.1
Serve Rating: 95.7
Return Rating: 88.6

Carlos Alcaraz

Form Index: 55.9
ELO Rating: 2434.1
Glicko2 Rating: 2653.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 348.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 67.4
Clay: 95.5
Grass: 97.6
Serve Rating: 96.9
Return Rating: 91.7

Recent Matches

Yibing Wu

Carlos Alcaraz

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Yibing Wu
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Carlos Alcaraz
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

This Round of 32 clash at the 2026 US Open in New York is on hard courts, a medium paced surface at a grand slam. The model strongly favors Carlos Alcaraz, projected to win with 92.73 percent probability. Yibing Wu is given a 7.27 percent chance. The match is expected to run about 31.7 games in total.

Match Analysis

The model’s edge for Alcaraz comes mainly from overall strength and surface fit. That shows up clearly in the numbers. Alcaraz carries a much higher Elo at 2434 versus Wu’s 1657, and his rank is 3 compared with Wu at 113. Surface strength is another major driver: Alcaraz posts a 67.4 surface index on hard, while Wu is at 28.3. Those gaps account for a large share of the probability swing toward Alcaraz. Recent record by level also favors Alcaraz, adding further weight to the prediction. Compare form and playing tools. Alcaraz’s form index is 55.9 against Wu’s 48.0. Serve and return indices are close, with Alcaraz at 96.9 serve and 91.7 return, and Wu at 95.7 serve and 88.6 return. Fatigue is identical on cumulative minutes in the event, both listed at 348 minutes, so endurance from previous matches is not a separating factor. Over the last three matches Wu beat Adam Walton and James Duckworth in straight sets at this event after a loss at Winston Salem. Alcaraz has three wins including straight set victories and a 3-1 match here, showing consistent progress through the draw.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 31.7 Most likely outcome: 30 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Probability distribution chart for total games in Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. 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 Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. 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 (Yibing Wu - Carlos Alcaraz) -7.8 Most likely spread: -8 (Carlos Alcaraz wins 8 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Probability distribution chart for games spread in Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. Positive values indicate Yibing Wu winning more games, negative values indicate Carlos Alcaraz winning more games.
Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Cumulative distribution function chart for games spread in Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each spread threshold.

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

The aces prediction calls for 12.22 total aces in the match, with predicted aces split of about 7.41 for Alcaraz and 4.82 for Wu. The double faults prediction is for 6.7 total, with expected double faults of 3.64 for Alcaraz and 3.06 for Wu. On hard courts this level of serving activity is typical because the surface rewards both power and precise serving. Both players project a similar serve output, with Alcaraz slightly ahead in predicted aces.
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Expected Total Aces 12.2 Most likely: 10 aces Per player: Yibing Wu 4.8 + Carlos Alcaraz 7.4
Expected Total Double Faults 6.7 Most likely: 5 double faults Per player: Yibing Wu 3.1 + Carlos Alcaraz 3.6

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Probability distribution chart for total aces in Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. 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 Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each aces threshold.

🎯 Aces by Player

Yibing Wu

Expected 4.8 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Yibing Wu serves in this match.
Carlos Alcaraz

Expected 7.4 aces

Probability distribution for the aces Carlos Alcaraz serves in this match.

Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Probability distribution chart for double faults in Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. 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 Yibing Wu versus Carlos Alcaraz. The curve shows the cumulative probability for each double faults threshold.

Double Faults by Player

Yibing Wu

Expected 3.1 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Yibing Wu serves in this match.
Carlos Alcaraz

Expected 3.6 double faults

Probability distribution for the double faults Carlos Alcaraz serves in this match.

🎯 Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

34.4% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO5

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Yibing Wu's perspective)

0-3 Most likely set score (69.5%)
Probability distribution of the final set score from Yibing Wu's perspective. Format: BO5.

Final Prediction

Alcaraz’s advantage is built primarily on overall strength as reflected in Elo and rank, supported by superior surface fit. Watch how effectively Wu can neutralize Alcaraz’s return-to-serve pressure early, because holds and breaks in the opening sets will decide how close this match becomes.

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