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

Win probability

The model makes Learner Tien 81% favourite on a neutral court; the surface splits below move it.

Kei Nishikori
Learner Tien
19%81%
Hard: 21% / 79%
Clay: 39% / 61%
Grass: 80% / 20%

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
25th · below avg
Learner Tien
63th · average
Return
Kei Nishikori
73th · strong
Learner Tien
95th · elite

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

── head to head

Compare

#126
model rank
#19
Clay
best surface
Hard
Right
hand
Left
JPN
country
USA
178cm
height
180cm
── model Elo over time

Trajectories

■ Kei Nishikori■ Learner Tien
── meetings by surface

Surface record

Clay1–0
── 1 meetings

Every meeting

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