Borna Gojo vs Jiri Lehecka Prediction

Jiri Lehecka, currently ranked 38, presents a significant challenge to Borna Gojo, who is ranked 252. Lehecka holds a considerably higher Elo rating of 1986.77 compared to Gojo's 329.18. In terms of fatigue, Lehecka is starting fresh with 0 minutes on court, while Gojo has accumulated 168 minutes of fatigue from his recent matches, which could impact his performance. The surface strength index also favors Lehecka at 15.93, indicating his relative competence on clay, while Gojo's index is at 2.50. Notably, Gojo's mean serve index of 97.06 slightly outstrips Lehecka's 96.35, but the difference in their mean return indices—Gojo's 85.92 against Lehecka's 85.11—does not exceed 5 points, suggesting that neither player has a clear advantage in returning serves. In their recent performances, Gojo has shown resilience by winning his last two matches in Hamburg without dropping a set, indicating strong form on this surface. Conversely, Lehecka has faced difficulties, losing his last three matches in straight sets, suggesting he may be under some pressure to perform better in this tournament. Nevertheless, Gojo's cumulative fatigue and the overall form index indicate a potential advantage for Lehecka, who, despite his recent losses, has faced higher-ranked opponents.