Jacob Fearnley vs Brandon Nakashima Prediction

Brandon Nakashima, ranked 31st with an Elo rating of 1215, has a solid edge over Jacob Fearnley, who is currently ranked 49th with a lower Elo of 920. Fearnley's form index stands at 63.46, indicating a decent performance level, but Nakashima's form index of 24.54 suggests he has struggled recently. Both players show no signs of fatigue, a crucial factor in their performance. On grass, Nakashima's surface strength index of 12.10 significantly surpasses Fearnley’s 5.47, highlighting Nakashima's adaptability on this surface. Additionally, Nakashima boasts a higher mean serve index of 96.62 compared to Fearnley’s 96.02, though their mean return indices are closer, with Fearnley at 88.64 and Nakashima at 84.24. In their recent outings, both players have faced challenges. Fearnley’s last match resulted in a loss against Cameron Norrie at Roland Garros, having won only one set in his previous two matches. In contrast, Nakashima also struggled in his recent matches, with his last outing resulting in a loss to Mariano Navone. However, he did secure a victory against Raphael Collignon prior to that. The inconsistency in performance leaves both players with room for improvement, but Nakashima’s recent experiences on grass give him a slight advantage.