Ben Shelton vs Jiri Lehecka Prediction

Ben Shelton currently holds the 6th rank with a form index of 63.01 and an Elo rating of 1885.62. His cumulative fatigue sits at 172 minutes, which is relatively moderate. Additionally, his surface strength index of 15.35 indicates solid performance on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 97.98 shows his serving prowess. In contrast, Jiri Lehecka, ranked 26, has a slightly lower form index of 56.71 and a higher Elo rating of 1972.11. However, Lehecka has accumulated more fatigue at 227 minutes, which may impact his performance. He boasts a mean serve index of 96.21 and a surface strength index of 17.71, reflecting his capabilities on hard courts. Notably, Lehecka's mean return index of 84.92 surpasses Shelton’s return index of 84.37 by over 5 points, hinting at a potential advantage in returning serves. In their recent match performances, both players have shown resilience. Shelton has won all three of his last matches, including two straight-set victories against Roberto Bautista Agut and Camilo Ugo Carabelli in Cincinnati. Lehecka has also been impressive, winning two of his last three matches, including a strong performance against Adam Walton. However, his defeat against Taylor Fritz in Toronto might serve as a cautionary tale for him.