Jaume Munar vs Jaime Faria Prediction

Jaume Munar, ranked 48th, comes into this match with a form index of 45.18 and an Elo rating of 1199.42. His fatigue level is non-existent at 0 minutes, indicating he is fresh for this encounter. Munar has a surface strength index of 9.52, suggesting he is comfortable on hard courts. Notably, his mean serve index of 96.25 exceeds Faria’s by more than 5 points, which could give him a significant advantage in service games. In contrast, Jaime Faria is ranked 124th with a higher form index of 62.84 but has an Elo rating of 553.14. He is carrying 522 minutes of fatigue from previous matches, indicating that he may be less physically prepared. His surface strength index is lower at 4.82, and while his mean serve index is close at 93.97, Munar's return capabilities, with an index of 87.61 compared to Faria's 85.90, further tilt the balance in Munar's favor. In their last three matches, Munar has displayed mixed results, with one win and two losses, the latest being a defeat against Marton Fucsovics. However, his earlier victory over Lorenzo Sonego shows his capability to perform under pressure. Conversely, Faria has also faced challenges, losing his most recent match at the US Open against Ugo Blanchet, although he managed to secure two wins in earlier rounds against Zeppieri and Noguchi.