Tristan Schoolkate vs Denis Shapovalov Prediction

Tristan Schoolkate, currently ranked 104, comes into this match with a form index of 51.47 and an Elo rating of 493.72. His cumulative fatigue level is notably high at 198 minutes, which may impact his performance. Schoolkate's surface strength index is 4.88, indicating he is still developing on hard courts. His mean serve index of 96.81 and mean return index of 85.37 suggest a solid but not overpowering game. On the other hand, Denis Shapovalov, ranked 30, boasts a stronger form index of 37.31 and a significantly higher Elo rating of 1117.15, reflecting his more experienced play. With a lower fatigue level of just 60 minutes, Shapovalov appears fresher for this matchup. His surface strength index is more than double that of Schoolkate at 14.27. Additionally, Shapovalov's mean serve index of 95.72 and mean return index of 85.96 show a slight edge in both serving and returning capabilities, although the differences are marginal. In their recent performances, Schoolkate has shown resilience by winning his last two matches in Los Cabos without dropping a set, while Shapovalov won his last match convincingly but faced challenges in prior tournaments, losing both before reaching this stage.