Francisco Cerundolo vs Sebastian Ofner Prediction

Francisco Cerundolo enters the contest ranked 18th with a form index of 58.92 and an Elo rating of 1851.56. His cumulative fatigue is relatively moderate at 117 minutes, and he boasts a solid surface strength index of 14.70, indicating his proficiency on clay. In contrast, Sebastian Ofner, ranked 143rd, shows a lower form index of 54.32 and a significantly lower Elo rating of 722.65. His fatigue level is notably high at 347 minutes, which may impact his performance. The difference in mean serve index favors Cerundolo, who has a mean serve index of 97.27 compared to Ofner's 95.89, although the difference is less than 5 points. The mean return index also favors Cerundolo, who has an index of 89.17 compared to Ofner’s 84.98, providing him an additional edge. In their recent performances, Cerundolo won his last match against Nicolas Jarry in straight sets, demonstrating strong form. However, he faced a setback in his previous match in Madrid against Casper Ruud. Ofner, on the other hand, has shown resilience by winning his last three matches, including a notable victory against Frances Tiafoe, which should provide him with confidence entering this matchup.