Grigor Dimitrov vs Yoshihito Nishioka Prediction

Currently ranked 21st, Grigor Dimitrov boasts a solid form index of 23.03 and an Elo rating of approximately 2413.08, which underscores his competitive edge. He exhibits no cumulative fatigue from this tournament and maintains a strong surface strength index of 26.35, indicating his capability on grass. Notably, Dimitrov's mean serve index of 97.58 is significantly higher than Nishioka's 95.67, creating a difference of nearly 2 points, while his mean return index of 86.15 also surpasses Nishioka's by a narrow margin of 0.28 points. These metrics suggest that Dimitrov possesses a more potent serve and slightly better returning capabilities. In contrast, Yoshihito Nishioka, ranked 82nd, has faced challenges recently, reflected in his form index of 14.66 and Elo rating of 907.68. Similar to Dimitrov, he has no recorded fatigue, but his surface strength index of 7.73 indicates a lower adaptability to grass conditions. In his last three matches, Nishioka has struggled, losing all but one set, including a recent defeat against Yannick Hanfmann at Halle, where he failed to win a set. His only recent victory came in Stuttgart against Learner Tien, where he split sets before winning.