Emilio Nava vs Sebastian Baez Prediction

Emilio Nava is currently ranked 88th, with a form index of 61.86 and an Elo rating of 687.59. His cumulative fatigue stands at 178 minutes from the current tournament, which may affect his performance. Notably, his surface strength index is 17.95, while his mean serve and return indices are 36.71 and 39.83, respectively. In contrast, Sebastian Baez, ranked 43rd with a significantly higher Elo rating of 1145.00, has a much lower fatigue level at zero minutes. Baez's surface strength index is 25.63, indicating a strong affinity for hard courts, and his mean serve index is 51.15, along with an impressive return index of 90.12. The difference in mean serve and return indices is greater than 5 points, favoring Baez, which may play a crucial role in the match dynamics. In their recent performances, Emilio Nava has shown some resilience, winning two out of his last three matches, including a hard-fought victory against Jan-Lennard Struff. However, he also faced a loss to Laslo Djere in Hong Kong. On the other hand, Sebastian Baez has struggled in his last three matches, failing to secure a win, including a straight-set loss to Cameron Norrie. Despite this recent slump, Baez's higher ranking and better statistics suggest a potential turnaround in form against Nava.