Joao Fonseca vs Flavio Cobolli Prediction

Joao Fonseca, currently ranked 57th, has a form index of 60.11 and an Elo rating of 1193.98. His performance on grass shows a surface strength index of 4.10, which suggests he might struggle on this particular surface compared to Cobolli. In contrast, Flavio Cobolli, ranked 24th, boasts a higher form index of 73.12 and an Elo rating of 1418.78, indicating he has been in better form overall. Cobolli's surface strength index of 12.17 further highlights his suitability for grass, making him a formidable opponent in this match. Both players exhibit similar mean serve indices, with Fonseca at 96.00 and Cobolli at 95.45, but Fonseca's mean return index of 87.10 gives him a slight edge in return game quality, compared to Cobolli's 88.13. In their last three matches, Fonseca's performance has been mixed, with a recent loss to Jack Draper in the Round of 32 at Roland Garros, failing to win a set. However, he did secure victories against Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Hubert Hurkacz in earlier rounds. Cobolli's recent record mirrors this pattern, losing to Alexander Zverev but securing wins against Matteo Arnaldi and Marin Cilic in his prior matches. The consistency in Cobolli's form, particularly on clay, suggests he could transition his game effectively to grass.