A framework for applying the Logistic Regression model to obtain predictive analytics for tennis matches

Authors

Georgios Friligkos University of Patras, Greece and UBS, Zurich, Switzerland
Evi Papaioannou University of Patras and CTI “Diophantus”, Greece
Christos Kaklamanis University of Patras and CTI “Diophantus”, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47577/technium.v15i.9616

Keywords:

Logistic Regression, prediction of tennis match outcomes, machine learning, artificial intelligence, python, postgreSQL, Azure web app

Abstract

In this work, we apply the Logistic Regression (LR) model for predicting the outcome of tennis matches and providing win probability for participating/competing players. Prediction models are classified as machine learning methods, which generate predictions for future scenaria exploiting existing data collections. With the objective to maximize the accuracy of our predictions, we apply the Logistic Regression model under various parameter configurations seeking for an optimal combination of independent variables (features). We present and discuss promising results obtained via the holdout-validation method and the cross-validation method. Furthermore, as a proof of concept of our approach, we designed and implemented a web platform, where users can obtain real-time predictions for tennis matches. Our LR-based framework combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can serve as a paradigm in the field of sports analysis for predicting outcomes and evaluating athletic performance.â

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Published

2023-10-14

How to Cite

Friligkos, G., Papaioannou, E., & Kaklamanis, C. (2023). A framework for applying the Logistic Regression model to obtain predictive analytics for tennis matches. Technium: Romanian Journal of Applied Sciences and Technology, 15, 60–74. https://doi.org/10.47577/technium.v15i.9616