Carlos Alcaraz vs Brandon Nakashima Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz boasts an impressive form index of 82.89 and an Elo rating of 6918.31, indicating his top-tier performance capabilities. His fatigue level stands at 169 minutes, which is relatively low considering the stakes of the match. Alcaraz's surface strength index of 56.96 suggests he is well-suited for hard courts, and his mean serve index of 95.53 significantly outmatches Nakashima's 96.55, with only a slight difference. Conversely, Alcaraz's mean return index of 87.04 provides him with a strong advantage over Nakashima, who has a mean return index of 84.32. Brandon Nakashima, while demonstrating resilience with a form index of 62.56, has an Elo rating of 1177.71 and a cumulative fatigue of 299 minutes. His recent performances show promise, winning his last match against Marton Fucsovics without dropping a set. However, he faced a tougher match against Jordan Thompson, winning in three sets, and suffered a loss to Alejandro Tabilo in Chengdu earlier. Alcaraz's recent form is superior, having won all of his last three matches convincingly.