Beibit Zhukayev vs Alex Michelsen Prediction

Beibit Zhukayev, currently ranked 215, has a form index of 40.70 and an Elo rating of 330.33. His fatigue level is at 0, indicating he has not spent significant time on court in this tournament. His surface strength index of 3.78 suggests he may struggle on hard courts. In contrast, Alex Michelsen holds a much higher rank of 34, an Elo rating of 1122.74, and a form index of 18.96, indicating his recent performance has been less consistent. Michelsen also maintains a surface strength index of 9.73, showcasing his capability on hard courts. Notably, Michelsen's mean serve index of 95.95 is slightly lower than Zhukayev's 97.52, but his mean return index of 88.67 significantly surpasses Zhukayev's 83.66, giving him a substantial advantage in returning serves. When reviewing their recent performances, Zhukayev has won one of his last three matches, struggling against Tristan Schoolkate in his most recent outing. Conversely, Michelsen has also lost his last three matches, but the level of competition he faced, including opponents like Arthur Rinderknech, has been higher, which may be indicative of his potential to bounce back against lower-ranked players like Zhukayev.