Paris France Hard Masters 1000 Round of 64

Alexandre Muller vs Brandon Nakashima Prediction

Alexandre Muller

Rank: #44
36%
VS

Brandon Nakashima

Rank: #33
64%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Brandon Nakashima

Player Metrics

Alexandre Muller

Form Index: 16.7
ELO Rating: 1190.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1585.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.0
Clay: 11.2
Grass: 8.6
Serve Rating: 96.6
Return Rating: 88.5

Brandon Nakashima

Form Index: 42.3
ELO Rating: 1142.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1614.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.9
Clay: 10.6
Grass: 11.9
Serve Rating: 96.6
Return Rating: 84.2

Recent Matches

Alexandre Muller

  • Last Match: vs Jenson Brooksby (0-2) hard Basel 67 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Miomir Kecmanovic (0-2) hard Stockholm 83 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs David Goffin (1-2) hard Shanghai 126 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Fabian Marozsan (0-2) hard Beijing 93 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Karen Khachanov (2-1) hard Beijing 168 min

Brandon Nakashima

  • Last Match: vs Tallon Griekspoor (0-2) hard Vienna 126 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Luciano Darderi (2-0) hard Vienna 93 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Fabian Marozsan (0-2) hard Almaty 79 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Hamad Medjedovic (2-0) hard Almaty 82 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Kamil Majchrzak (0-2) hard Shanghai 70 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Alexandre Muller
vs
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Brandon Nakashima
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

As the Round of 64 unfolds at the prestigious Masters 1000 tournament in Paris, Alexandre Muller faces off against Brandon Nakashima on hard courts. With a competitive edge, Nakashima is predicted to emerge victorious, boasting a win probability of 63.63% compared to Muller's 36.37%. The expected total number of games played in this match is 24.0.

Match Analysis

Brandon Nakashima, currently ranked 33rd, presents a strong case with a form index of 42.34 and an Elo rating of 1142.37. His surface strength index of 10.87 indicates solid performance on hard courts, complemented by a mean serve index of 96.59. In contrast, Alexandre Muller is ranked 44th with a notably lower form index of 16.70 and an Elo rating of 1190.25. Although his mean serve index is slightly higher at 96.63, Nakashima's superior surface strength suggests he may adapt better to the conditions. Additionally, Nakashima’s mean return index of 84.15 is significantly lower than Muller's 88.45, but the difference in serving ability and overall form lends an advantage to Nakashima. In their recent performances, both players have struggled, with Muller losing his last three matches in straight sets, including defeats to Jenson Brooksby and Miomir Kecmanovic. His inability to secure wins raises concerns about his confidence. Conversely, Nakashima's recent outings reflect a mixed bag; he has also faced setbacks but secured a win against Luciano Darderi, showcasing potential resilience. However, he too suffered a loss against Tallon Griekspoor in his last match.

Final Prediction

Brandon Nakashima holds an edge due to his higher rank, better recent form, and overall stronger performance metrics, despite some inconsistencies. A key factor to observe will be how each player's serve holds up under pressure, as this could significantly influence the match outcome.