Damir Dzumhur vs Alexander Shevchenko Prediction

Damir Dzumhur currently holds a ranking of 65, with a form index of 43.48 and an Elo rating of 831.75. His cumulative fatigue is at 0 minutes, indicating he is fresh heading into this match. Dzumhur's surface strength index stands at 18.19, which suggests he may struggle on hard courts. Conversely, Alexander Shevchenko is ranked 106, with a higher form index of 51.78 and a lower Elo rating of 624.18. Shevchenko’s fatigue level is at 153 minutes, reflecting a more demanding tournament thus far. His surface strength index is slightly better at 20.43. Notably, Shevchenko has a significantly superior mean serve index of 97.46 compared to Dzumhur's 38.51, indicating a major advantage in serving ability. In their recent performances, Dzumhur has faced challenges, losing his last two matches against Nuno Borges and Francisco Cerundolo, both in straight sets. He did, however, secure a win against Aleksandar Kovacevic in his third most recent match. On the other hand, Shevchenko has shown promising form, winning his last two matches against Filip Misolic and Carlos Taberner convincingly, both in straight sets, before suffering a loss to Raphael Collignon in Brisbane.