Matteo Berrettini vs Casper Ruud Prediction

Matteo Berrettini, currently ranked 30th, has a form index of 49.98 and an Elo rating of approximately 1705. His fatigue level stands at 116 minutes, reflecting his recent match play. On clay, Berrettini's surface strength index is 14.45, indicating he has room for improvement on this surface. His mean serve index is impressive at 98.34, which shows his serving capabilities, but his mean return index of 84.65 lags slightly behind, leaving him vulnerable. In contrast, Casper Ruud, ranked 7th, boasts a stronger form index of 64.32 and a significantly higher Elo rating of about 3682. His fatigue is also at 116 minutes, but he brings a higher surface strength index of 34.32 and a competitive mean serve index of 95.77, alongside a superior mean return index of 86.03. The difference of over 5 points in mean return index suggests Ruud has an edge in returning serves effectively. Both players have demonstrated solid performances in their recent matches, with Ruud winning all three of his matches in Madrid and his first match in Rome, while Berrettini's mixed results include a recent victory against Jacob Fearnley but a loss to Jack Draper.