Ben Shelton vs Matteo Gigante Prediction

Ben Shelton, currently ranked 13th, has a form index of 54.31 and an Elo rating of 1801.45. His cumulative fatigue stands at 174 minutes, which is relatively low, indicating he should be fresh for this encounter. His surface strength index of 15.59 is higher than Gigante's 5.86, showcasing his superior ability on clay. Shelton's mean serve index of 98.18 significantly outmatches Gigante's 93.31, suggesting an advantage in service games. Additionally, Shelton's mean return index of 84.07 is slightly lower than Gigante’s 87.61, but the gap is within a manageable range. On the other hand, Matteo Gigante ranks 164th but boasts an impressive form index of 90.26, reflecting his recent uptick in performance. His Elo rating of 766.30 is considerably lower than Shelton's. Gigante enters this match with a cumulative fatigue of 870 minutes after a series of demanding matches. He has shown resilience, winning his last three matches at Roland Garros, including a notable victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas. In contrast, Shelton has struggled in recent outings, losing two of his last three matches, including a recent defeat in Rome.