Daniel Evans vs Zizou Bergs Prediction

Currently ranked 144, Daniel Evans comes into this match with a form index of 49.58 and an Elo rating of 549.47. His surface strength index stands at 5.44, indicating a modest ability on hard courts. Evans has shown signs of fatigue with a cumulative fatigue of 0 minutes, indicating he has not played extensively in this tournament. His mean serve index is 96.72 and mean return index is 86.54, which points to a solid but not outstanding performance in both aspects of his game. On the other hand, Zizou Bergs, ranked 52, holds a significantly higher Elo rating of 948.59 and a surface strength index of 9.76, showcasing a stronger capability on hard courts. His form index is notably lower at 19.47, which may indicate recent struggles. Bergs also enters this match with no accumulated fatigue, similar to Evans. His mean serve index is slightly lower at 96.09, while his mean return index is higher at 87.90, presenting a 1.36 differential in favor of his returning game. In their recent performances, both players have faced challenges. Evans lost to Novak Djokovic in his last match at Wimbledon, failing to win a set, while Bergs also experienced a first-round exit at the same tournament against Lloyd Harris, winning only one set in his last three matches. Both players are coming off tough losses, but Bergs' higher ranking and superior Elo rating give him a notable edge.