Alexander Shevchenko vs Reilly Opelka Prediction

Alexander Shevchenko currently holds a rank of 98 and has a form index of 47.95, indicating a moderate level of recent performance. His Elo rating stands at 598.07, which reflects his competitive standing. With a surface strength index of 5.84, Shevchenko demonstrates a solid ability on grass, although his mean serve index of 96.74 and return index of 89.26 suggest he may struggle to consistently capitalize on his service games against stronger opponents. Conversely, Reilly Opelka, ranked 70, has a form index of 42.92 and a significantly higher Elo rating of 923.65. His mean serve index of 97.33 provides him with an advantage, especially since the difference between their serve indices exceeds 5 points. Opelka's return index at 83.68 is also lower than Shevchenko’s, but not by as wide a margin. In their recent performances, Shevchenko has faced challenges, losing his last match against Elias Ymer and prior to that, a close contest against Ethan Quinn at Roland Garros. His only recent victory came against Dusan Lajovic, indicating inconsistency. Opelka, on the other hand, has experienced mixed results, winning one match at Eastbourne but losing the other two in his last three outings. Both players enter the match with no cumulative fatigue, which may allow for an intense battle on the grass surface.