── the model's take · from Elo · neutral court

Win probability

The model makes Learner Tien 82% favourite on a neutral court; the surface splits below move it.

Kei Nishikori
Learner Tien
18%82%
Hard: 22% / 78%
Clay: 39% / 61%
Grass: 81% / 19%

An analytical read from the model's Elo — not a betting signal.

── who holds the edge · vs the rated field

Serve & return matchup

Serve
Kei Nishikori
31th · below avg
Learner Tien
68th · average
Return
Kei Nishikori
77th · strong
Learner Tien
91th · elite

Model serve/return ratings as a percentile of the rated tour — the edge behind the win probability.

── head to head

Compare

#119
model rank
#17
Clay
best surface
Hard
Right
hand
Left
JPN
country
USA
178cm
height
180cm
── model Elo over time

Trajectories

Kei NishikoriLearner Tien
── meetings by surface

Surface record

Clay10
── 1 meetings

Every meeting

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