Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Arthur Rinderknech vs Hamad Medjedovic Prediction

Arthur Rinderknech

Rank: #54
46%
VS

Hamad Medjedovic

Rank: #63
54%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Hamad Medjedovic

Player Metrics

Arthur Rinderknech

Form Index: 43.9
ELO Rating: 1010.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1580.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.8
Clay: 7.5
Grass: 8.6
Serve Rating: 97.8
Return Rating: 85.7

Hamad Medjedovic

Form Index: 39.4
ELO Rating: 988.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1602.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.1
Clay: 7.1
Grass: 5.0
Serve Rating: 96.0
Return Rating: 85.8

Recent Matches

Arthur Rinderknech

  • Last Match: vs Alex De Minaur (1-2) hard Beijing 136 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs David Goffin (0-2) hard Beijing 79 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs David Goffin (0-2) hard Beijing 79 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Nishesh Basavareddy (2-0) hard Beijing 75 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Carlos Alcaraz (0-3) hard Us Open 174 min

Hamad Medjedovic

  • Last Match: vs Holger Rune (0-2) hard Tokio 101 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (0-2) hard Winston Salem 88 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Gabriel Diallo (2-0) hard Winston Salem 83 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jacob Fearnley (2-0) hard Winston Salem 94 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Arthur Rinderknech (2-0) hard Winston Salem 127 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Arthur Rinderknech
vs
1
Hamad Medjedovic
Hard
0 - 1
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The opening match between Arthur Rinderknech and Hamad Medjedovic at the Shanghai Masters 1000 promises to be an engaging contest on hard court. With both players seeking to advance in the tournament, Hamad Medjedovic is predicted to emerge victorious, holding a 54.49% probability of winning compared to Rinderknech's 45.51%. The match is forecasted to feature a total of 24 games.

Match Analysis

Arthur Rinderknech, currently ranked 54, possesses a form index of 43.95 and an Elo rating of 1010.19, indicating a solid but inconsistent performance. He exhibits a surface strength index of 8.85 and demonstrates a strong mean serve index of 97.82, which could be crucial on hard courts. However, his mean return index of 85.73 is slightly lower than Medjedovic’s, suggesting potential vulnerability against the latter's serves. Hamad Medjedovic, ranked 63, has a form index of 39.38 and an Elo rating of 988.65, demonstrating a more challenging recent performance. His surface strength index of 10.06 indicates a stronger proficiency on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 96.04 is just below Rinderknech's, and his mean return index of 85.83 is marginally higher. In their recent matchups, Rinderknech has struggled, losing all three of his last matches, including a close contest against Alex De Minaur in Beijing. Conversely, Medjedovic has also faced challenges, losing his last two matches against top-tier opponents but did secure a win against Gabriel Diallo prior to those losses. This recent form, despite being inconsistent, may give Medjedovic the edge needed in this face-off.

Final Prediction

Hamad Medjedovic's slight superiority in surface strength and return capabilities could provide him with the necessary advantage against Rinderknech. A key factor to watch will be how well each player can capitalize on their service games, particularly with Medjedovic's slightly higher return index potentially allowing him to pressure Rinderknech's serve effectively.