Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Francisco Comesana vs Ugo Blanchet Prediction

Francisco Comesana

Rank: #59
54%
VS

Ugo Blanchet

Rank: #149
46%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Francisco Comesana

Player Metrics

Francisco Comesana

Form Index: 43.9
ELO Rating: 938.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1573.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 7.0
Clay: 7.0
Grass: 5.8
Serve Rating: 97.1
Return Rating: 87.8

Ugo Blanchet

Form Index: 74.7
ELO Rating: 715.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1558.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 157.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 5.5
Clay: 4.4
Grass: 2.6
Serve Rating: 93.1
Return Rating: 86.3

Recent Matches

Francisco Comesana

  • Last Match: vs Cameron Norrie (1-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Alex Michelsen (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Mattia Bellucci (0-2) hard Winston Salem 80 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Andrey Rublev (0-2) hard Cincinnati 64 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Reilly Opelka (2-1) hard Cincinnati 188 min

Ugo Blanchet

  • Last Match: vs Christopher Eubanks (2-0) hard Shanghai 85 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Rigele Te (2-0) hard Shanghai 72 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Tomas Machac (0-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Jakub Mensik (3-2) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Fabian Marozsan (3-1) hard Us Open 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Francisco Comesana
vs
1
Ugo Blanchet
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 128 at the Shanghai Masters 1000, Francisco Comesana is set to face Ugo Blanchet on hard courts. The match is anticipated to be closely contested, with Comesana predicted to win with a probability of 53.52%, while Blanchet's chances stand at 46.48%. The predicted total number of games to be played in this encounter is 23.

Match Analysis

Francisco Comesana, currently ranked 59, displays a solid form index of 43.89, indicating moderate performance consistency. His Elo rating of 938.48 reflects a higher skill level compared to Blanchet, who is ranked 149 with a form index of 74.70. However, Comesana's fatigue level is at 0 minutes, suggesting he is fresh for the match, while Blanchet has accumulated significant fatigue at 157 minutes. Notably, Comesana possesses a superior surface strength index of 7.01 compared to Blanchet's 5.50, which could play a crucial role on the hard surface. When examining their recent performances, Comesana has struggled, winning only one of his last three matches, although he did manage to win a set against Cameron Norrie in his last outing. Conversely, Blanchet enters this match with a strong momentum, having won his last two matches at the Shanghai tournament without dropping a set, albeit against lower-ranked opponents. This contrast in recent form could impact their confidence levels heading into this match.

Final Prediction

Francisco Comesana holds a slight edge due to his higher ranking, surface strength, and complete lack of fatigue, which may enhance his performance. A key factor to watch will be the effectiveness of Comesana's serve, as he boasts a mean serve index of 97.10, significantly higher than Blanchet's 93.09, which could dictate the flow of the match.