1. Elo Ranking Points (First Table)
2023 Trends:
Merckx started strong with a high Elo ranking:
Netherlands Cup: 1822
Egypt Cup: 1848 (peak in 2023)
Turkey Champion Cup: 1816
A slight decline begins in the Colombia Cup (1777) at the end of 2023.
2024 Trends:
Early part of 2024 shows a significant drop:
Vietnam Cup: 1730
Turkey Cup: 1639 (lowest point in early 2024).
Recovery starts mid-2024:
Portugal Cup: 1648
Vietnam Champion Cup: 1680
However, the downward trend continues in:
Netherlands Cup: 1610
N.Korea Cup: 1584 (lowest Elo point overall).
Strong rebound in the final event of 2024:
Egypt Cup: 1700
Key Observations:
2023: Strong performance with consistent Elo ratings above 1800.
2024: A sharp dip to 1584 midway but a recovery begins by the Egypt Cup (1700).
The overall trend shows a struggle to maintain peak form, especially in early to mid-2024.
2. Average Per Year (AVG per YEAR)
2022: 1.775
2023: 1.660 (slight drop in average).
2024: 1.798 (recovery in form).
Key Observations:
While Merckx experienced a decline in 2023, he showed improvement in 2024, raising his average to 1.798.
This recovery aligns with his Elo rebound seen in late 2024.
3. Performance When Winning and Losing
When Winning:
2022: 2.279
2023: 1.995
2024: 2.331
When Losing:
2022: 1.532
2023: 1.362
2024: 1.476
Key Observations:
Merckx’s winning average rebounded sharply in 2024 to 2.331, after a dip in 2023 (1.995).
His losing average remained relatively low but slightly improved in 2024 (1.476).
The contrast between winning and losing performances widened in 2024, reflecting a stronger ability to dominate matches when in form.
4. Average Points Per Game
2022: 38.46
2023: 40.69
2024: 40.14
Key Observations:
Merckx’s points per game remained consistent around 40 points, showing stable scoring ability across all years.
The slight dip in 2024 (40.14) reflects challenges in mid-year tournaments, but overall consistency remains strong.
5. Win Percentage Per Year (W % per YEAR)
2022: 64%
2023: 70%
2024: 67%
Key Observations:
Merckx’s win percentage peaked at 70% in 2023, reflecting his dominance.
In 2024, his win percentage dropped slightly to 67%, likely due to the mid-year Elo struggles.
Despite this, Merckx maintains a high level of competitiveness.
Overall Insights
Elo Ratings:
Merckx started 2023 strongly with Elo ratings above 1800, peaking at 1848.
A noticeable decline in early 2024 saw his ratings hit a low of 1584 at the N.Korea Cup.
He recovered to 1700 by the end of 2024.
Yearly Average:
His average per year rebounded in 2024 to 1.798, showing improvement from 2023.
Performance in Wins vs. Losses:
Merckx dominated in winning matches with an average of 2.331 in 2024, showing his ability to capitalize when in form.
Points Per Game:
Stable scoring ability (~40 points per game) highlights consistent performance across three years.
Win Percentage:
Merckx maintained a solid win percentage of 67% in 2024, despite struggles mid-year.
Conclusion
Merckx E. Merckx displayed resilience in 2024 after a mid-year slump, recovering both his Elo ranking and yearly averages. His consistent points per game and high winning averages reflect his ability to dominate when performing at his peak. Maintaining stability in future tournaments will be key to regaining his 2023 form.
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