Ben Shelton vs Sebastian Baez Prediction

Ben Shelton comes into this match with a solid form index of 67.44 and an Elo rating of 3960, which indicates his status as a top contender. His surface strength index is an impressive 100, suggesting he excels on hard courts. Although he has accumulated 102 minutes of fatigue during the tournament, his performance in recent matches, including a dominant victory over Francisco Comesana, showcases his capability to perform under pressure. Shelton's mean serve index of 58.00 is lower than Baez's 97.29, indicating a significant difference in serving proficiency of over 39 points. However, his mean return index of 53.49 shows he can effectively challenge his opponents' serves. On the other hand, Sebastian Baez has a form index of 50.69 and a much lower Elo rating of 1158. He has faced 230 minutes of cumulative fatigue, which may impact his endurance in this match. Baez has shown resilience, winning his last two matches convincingly, but his overall performance has been slightly inconsistent, as evidenced by a recent loss to Cameron Norrie. His return index of 98.36 suggests he can effectively counter serve, but his lower surface strength index of 28.63 indicates he might struggle against a player of Shelton's caliber.