Alexei Popyrin vs Andrey Rublev Prediction

Alexei Popyrin, currently ranked 19th, has a form index of 50.63 and an Elo rating of 1457.55. His cumulative fatigue from the tournament stands at 137 minutes, indicating he has spent significant time on court. Popyrin's surface strength index is 14.69, while his mean serve index is an impressive 97.83, although his mean return index of 86.73 lags slightly behind. In contrast, Andrey Rublev, ranked 11th, boasts a higher form index of 55.79 and an Elo rating of 1961.96. With a lower fatigue level of 104 minutes, Rublev's surface strength index is slightly better at 15.56. His mean serve index is 96.38, and he has a stronger mean return index at 87.44. The difference in their return indices indicates an advantage for Rublev in that aspect. In their recent performances, Popyrin has had mixed results, winning against Martin Landaluce in his last match but suffering a defeat to Alexander Zverev prior to that. He also achieved a victory against Holger Rune, which shows his capability to compete at a high level. Rublev, on the other hand, secured a solid win against Learner Tien in his latest outing, although he did face a setback against Taylor Fritz. He also managed to defeat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, showcasing his resilience.