Filip Misolic vs Nuno Borges Prediction

Filip Misolic, ranked 111, has a form index of 69.23 and an Elo rating of 637.13. His cumulative fatigue of 328 minutes indicates he has already exerted considerable energy in this tournament. His surface strength index is relatively low at 5.96, which could be a disadvantage against a more seasoned opponent. In contrast, Nuno Borges, ranked 37, possesses a form index of 64.98 and an Elo rating of 1373.11, indicating a higher overall performance level. Borges has not experienced any fatigue yet, demonstrating readiness for the challenge. His surface strength index of 11.81 suggests he is more adept on clay than Misolic. The difference in their mean serve index is slight, with Borges at 95.04 and Misolic at 94.44, but Borges has a marginally better return index of 87.34 compared to Misolic’s 88.36. In their recent performances, Misolic has emerged victorious in all three of his last matches at Bastad, demonstrating resilience and a strong adaptation to the clay surface. His most recent match against Elmer Moller was a hard-fought encounter that went to three sets. Conversely, Borges faced challenges at Wimbledon, losing his last match against Karen Khachanov but winning two prior matches against lower-ranked opponents. The difference in their recent match environments could play a crucial role, as Misolic is in a groove on clay, while Borges has struggled with consistency on grass.