Francisco Cerundolo vs Carlos Taberner Prediction

Francisco Cerundolo, currently ranked 20, shows a strong form index of 38.62 and an Elo rating of 1529.54, indicating solid performance levels. His zero fatigue from the current tournament suggests he comes into this match fresh, ready to leverage his strengths. Notably, Cerundolo's surface strength index of 13.24 aligns with his clay-court expertise. His mean serve index of 97.05 significantly surpasses Taberner's 92.78 by more than 5 points, providing him an advantage in service games. Additionally, his mean return index of 89.40 is also stronger than Taberner's 87.05, enhancing his ability to capitalize on returns. In contrast, Carlos Taberner, ranked 107, has a form index of 32.21 and a lower Elo rating of 335.08. Taberner enters the match with a cumulative fatigue of 115 minutes, which could impact his performance. His recent matches have shown a mix of results; he won his last match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert but faced defeats in previous encounters against tougher opponents. Cerundolo's recent performances have been less favorable, with one win and two losses in his last three matches, but his overall ranking and form suggest he is still the more complete player.