Tomas Martin Etcheverry vs Francisco Cerundolo Prediction

Tomas Martin Etcheverry, currently ranked 58, has a form index of 38.39 and an Elo rating of 1093.40. His cumulative fatigue from the tournament is higher at 257 minutes, which could impact his performance. His surface strength index is 10.43, and he boasts a mean serve index of 97.23 alongside a mean return index of 86.96. In contrast, Francisco Cerundolo is ranked 19 with a form index of 40.24 and an Elo rating of 1434.09. He has less fatigue at 178 minutes and a stronger surface strength index of 13.41. Notably, Cerundolo's mean return index of 89.37 surpasses Etcheverry's by more than 5 points, suggesting he may have the advantage in returning serves. In their recent performances, Etcheverry has won his last two matches in Toronto, defeating Tallon Griekspoor and Pierre-Hugues Herbert, while his previous loss against Filip Misolic in Kitzbuhel highlights a mixed form. Cerundolo also comes off a victory against Jaume Munar but has faced challenges in his last two tournaments, losing both matches on clay. This indicates that while both players have shown resilience, Cerundolo's higher ranking and recent success on hard courts could play a crucial role in this matchup.