Vilius Gaubas vs Alexander Zverev Prediction

Vilius Gaubas, currently ranked 154, has a form index of 56.55 and an Elo rating of 449.30, which reflects a significant gap when compared to Alexander Zverev's impressive rank of 2 and Elo rating of 6861.88. Gaubas has accumulated a fatigue level of 424 minutes in the tournament, which could impact his performance against Zverev, who has only 66 minutes of cumulative fatigue. Additionally, the surface strength index highlights a stark contrast; Gaubas has a score of 3.93 while Zverev boasts a strong 60.01, indicating Zverev's superior adaptability on clay. The mean serve index also shows Zverev ahead with 96.98 compared to Gaubas's 96.27, although the difference is just below the 5-point threshold. Examining recent performances, Gaubas has shown resilience, winning all three of his previous matches in this tournament, including a notable victory over Denis Shapovalov. His recent form demonstrates capability, but the intensity of Zverev’s competition and his own loss in the Madrid tournament may serve as a wake-up call. Zverev, despite a recent loss to Francisco Cerundolo, bounced back decisively against Camilo Ugo Carabelli, showcasing his ability to recover quickly and perform effectively on clay.