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Moneyball Highlights: NBA Finals/Tennis Elo Ratings

The Wharton Moneyball Post Game Podcast

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Analyzing ELO Ratings in Tennis

Discussion on the application of ELO ratings in tennis, comparing peak ratings of top players like Djokovic, Sinner, and Alcaraz. The chapter debates the effectiveness of ELO as a predictor of match outcomes and its Bayesian logistic regression nature. It also explores the impact of long stretches of dominance on player ratings and the role of Bayesian analysis in adjusting ratings for new players.

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