Francesco Passaro vs Flavio Cobolli Prediction

Francesco Passaro, currently ranked 118, has a form index of 79.69 and an Elo rating of 705.90. He has shown strong performance recently, winning all three of his prior matches at this tournament, including a 2-0 victory over Henrique Rocha. However, his cumulative fatigue has reached 522 minutes, which could impact his stamina in longer rallies. Passaro's mean serve index is a solid 96.09, while his mean return index stands at 87.30. He demonstrates decent capabilities in both serving and returning, yet he is playing against a higher-ranked opponent. Flavio Cobolli, ranked 22, has a significantly higher Elo rating of 1336.66 and a surface strength index of 9.58, showcasing his proficiency on hard surfaces. Despite a less favorable form index of 41.85, Cobolli's recent performances have been mixed, losing his last two matches but winning his third match prior. His mean serve index is 95.33, and his mean return index is slightly better at 88.20 than Passaro's, but the difference is not significant enough to highlight. Notably, Cobolli comes into this match with zero cumulative fatigue, providing him with a potential advantage in terms of energy levels.