Nicolas Arseneault vs Alexei Popyrin Prediction

Nicolas Arseneault, currently ranked 1000, has a form index of 33.11 and an Elo rating of 55.71. His cumulative fatigue from the current tournament stands at 103 minutes, indicating that he has already spent considerable time on court. His surface strength index is relatively low at 0.31, which may hinder his performance against a more established opponent. On the other hand, Alexei Popyrin is ranked 24 with a considerably higher Elo rating of 1277.87 and a form index of 24.41. Notably, he has zero cumulative fatigue, suggesting he is fresh for this match. Popyrin's mean serve index is 96.34, compared to Arseneault's 94.69, showing a slight advantage, while his mean return index of 86.93 surpasses Arseneault's 82.09 by more than 5 points, highlighting his capability to challenge Arseneault's serve effectively. In their recent performances, Arseneault won his last match against Valentin Royer, but he lost his previous match against Brandon Nakashima, indicating some inconsistency. Popyrin, however, has faced three consecutive losses in his last matches, which might affect his confidence, although the competition he faced was stiff. Despite his recent struggles, Popyrin's overall stature and experience give him an edge over the less established Arseneault.