Botic van de Zandschulp vs Holger Rune Prediction

Botic van de Zandschulp comes into this match with a rank of 92 and a form index of 61.13, indicating a moderate level of recent performance. His Elo rating stands at 876.91, a significant difference from Rune's 2050.19, which reflects Rune's elite status in the sport. Notably, van de Zandschulp's surface strength index is at 9.07, while Rune boasts a much higher 16.81, indicating Rune's superior adaptation to hard surfaces. Furthermore, the difference in their mean serve index is marginal, with van de Zandschulp at 96.37 and Rune at 95.56. However, van de Zandschulp's mean return index of 88.33 is considerably better than Rune’s 84.91, showcasing a potential area of strength for him. Recent performances show that van de Zandschulp has won two out of his last three matches, displaying resilience, particularly in his last win against Yunchaokete Bu in Winston-Salem. Rune, on the other hand, has experienced a mixed bag, losing his last match against Terence Atmane but previously securing victories against Frances Tiafoe and Alex Michelsen. Despite this inconsistency, Rune's overall higher ranking and recent form indicate a likely advantage.