Denis Shapovalov vs Casper Ruud Prediction

Denis Shapovalov currently ranks 24th and has a form index of 51.33, reflecting a mixed performance lately. His Elo rating stands at 1047.20, with a cumulative fatigue of 284 minutes from the current tournament. Shapovalov's surface strength index of 12.54 indicates his proficiency on hard courts, complemented by a mean serve index of 96.91 and a mean return index of 86.22. In contrast, Casper Ruud ranks 12th and exhibits stronger recent form with a form index of 56.50. His Elo rating of 3013.41 and lower cumulative fatigue of 259 minutes suggest better physical condition. Ruud's surface strength index of 18.14, along with a mean serve index of 95.53 and a mean return index of 85.75, positions him favorably against Shapovalov. Over their last three matches, Shapovalov has secured victories against Elias Ymer and Leo Borg, while suffering a defeat to Jiri Lehecka. Ruud, on the other hand, has won against Sebastian Korda and Marin Cilic, with a recent loss to Zizou Bergs. Notably, Shapovalov's serve index exceeds Ruud's by 1.38 points, while his return index is higher by 0.47 points, indicating a competitive edge in serve but a closer contest in returns.