Andrey Rublev vs Lorenzo Sonego Prediction

Currently ranked 10th, Andrey Rublev boasts a form index of 49.00 and an Elo rating of 1959.39, indicating solid performance levels. His cumulative fatigue stands at 86 minutes, which is relatively moderate for this stage of the tournament. Rublev's surface strength index of 15.52 reflects his proficiency on hard courts, while his impressive mean serve index of 97.81 and mean return index of 87.52 suggest a significant advantage in both serving and returning against his opponents. In contrast, Lorenzo Sonego, ranked 37th, presents a form index of 56.45 and an Elo rating of 1062.95. His cumulative fatigue at 79 minutes is slightly lower than Rublev's, but his surface strength index of 9.96 and mean serve index of 96.03 indicate he may struggle to match Rublev’s effectiveness on hard courts. The difference in their mean return indices further emphasizes Rublev's edge, as it is greater than 5 points. Looking at their recent performances, Rublev has faced challenges recently, losing two of his last three matches, including a straight-set loss to Learner Tien at the Washington tournament. However, he bounced back with a solid victory against Hugo Gaston in Toronto. Conversely, Sonego also experienced a mixed bag of results, winning his last match against Yunchaokete Bu, but suffering losses in his previous two outings, including a tough battle at Wimbledon.