Alexei Popyrin vs Nicolas Jarry Prediction

Currently ranked 25, Alexei Popyrin boasts a strong form index of 38.04 and an Elo rating of 1578.60, indicating a solid level of play. He remains fresh with zero cumulative fatigue from the tournament thus far. His surface strength index of 13.24, combined with a mean serve index of 98.25 and mean return index of 87.19, showcases his capability, particularly on clay. In contrast, Nicolas Jarry, ranked 53, has a slightly lower form index of 35.66 and an Elo rating of 1142.02. With the same zero fatigue, Jarry's surface strength index of 9.92, mean serve index of 96.32, and mean return index of 84.59 suggest he may struggle to match Popyrin's serve and return capabilities, especially considering the notable difference of over 5 points in both indices. Reviewing their recent performances, Popyrin has faced mixed results, winning one of his last three matches, where he achieved a straight-set victory against Carlos Taberner. Conversely, Jarry has also won one of his last three encounters, beating Hugo Gaston but suffering defeats to stronger opponents like Francisco Cerundolo and Grigor Dimitrov. Both players have faced tough competition recently, but Popyrin's recent victory may provide him with a psychological advantage.