Damir Dzumhur vs Carlos Alcaraz Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz, currently ranked 3rd, boasts a significantly higher form index of 82.41 compared to Dzumhur's 62.51, indicating a sharper competitive edge. Alcaraz's Elo rating of 6533 dwarfs Dzumhur's 911.64, further emphasizing the disparity in their current competitive standings. Both players exhibit the same cumulative fatigue of 348 minutes, yet Alcaraz's surface strength index of 59.66 is substantially higher than Dzumhur's 7.77, showcasing his better adaptation to clay. Furthermore, Alcaraz's mean serve index (94.97) is closely matched with Dzumhur's (96.15), but the latter's superior serve may not compensate for the overall strength Alcaraz brings to the court. On the return side, Dzumhur's mean return index (89.68) exceeds Alcaraz's 87.89, suggesting that Dzumhur may have an advantage in this area. In their recent performances, both players have shown resilience. Dzumhur has successfully won his last two matches at Roland Garros, showcasing steady performance on clay. However, he faced a tough loss against Andrey Rublev at Hamburg prior to the tournament. Alcaraz, on the other hand, is riding a wave of confidence with three consecutive match wins, all at Roland Garros, including a flawless performance against Giulio Zeppieri and a solid victory over Fabian Marozsan.