Daniil Medvedev vs Alexander Zverev Prediction

Daniil Medvedev, currently ranked 13th, has a form index of 56.32 and an Elo rating of 2859.59. His cumulative fatigue stands at 70 minutes, which is relatively low, allowing him to maintain stamina for this match. However, his surface strength index of 27.93 suggests he may struggle against top-tier opponents on hard courts. In contrast, Alexander Zverev, ranked 3rd, boasts a higher form index of 60.75 and a significantly superior Elo rating of 5630.05. His fatigue level is higher at 155 minutes, but his surface strength index of 50.75 indicates a solid performance potential on hard courts. Notably, Zverev's mean serve index is slightly lower than Medvedev’s (96.52 vs. 96.70), but the difference is minimal, while their mean return indices are nearly equal, indicating a well-matched contest in that regard. In their recent performances, Medvedev has won two out of his last three matches, including a dominant victory against Jaume Munar in his last outing. Zverev, on the other hand, also secured two wins out of his last three matches, most recently defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure despite a loss against Jannik Sinner earlier. This pattern shows that while both players are capable, Zverev's recent successes against tougher opponents provide him with a crucial edge.