Juan Pablo Ficovich vs Aleksandar Kovacevic Prediction

Aleksandar Kovacevic, currently ranked 76, has a higher Elo rating of 543.70 compared to Juan Pablo Ficovich's 411.51, indicating a stronger overall performance on the tour. Kovacevic's form index stands at 42.87, which is lower than Ficovich's 59.92, revealing a recent dip in form for Kovacevic. However, Kovacevic has a cumulative fatigue of 204 minutes, slightly less than Ficovich's 224 minutes, suggesting he might be in a better state heading into this match. Notably, Kovacevic's surface strength index is 7.42, significantly higher than Ficovich's 3.68, indicating better adaptability to hard court surfaces. The difference in their mean serve index is marginal, with Kovacevic at 96.36 and Ficovich at 94.19, while Kovacevic also boasts a superior mean return index of 85.39 compared to Ficovich's 82.50. In their recent performances, both players reached the quarterfinals with notable victories. Ficovich secured wins against Alibek Kachmazov and Quentin Halys in Los Cabos but faced a tough match against Nikoloz Basilashvili at Wimbledon. Conversely, Kovacevic has won his last two matches in Los Cabos, defeating Hady Habib and Luis Carlos Alvarez, showcasing a more consistent performance lately.