Hubert Hurkacz vs Joao Fonseca Prediction

Hubert Hurkacz comes into this match ranked 31st with a form index of 62.28, indicating a solid performance trend. His Elo rating of 2440.39 further emphasizes his competitive edge, particularly on clay, where he has a surface strength index of 22.52. Hurkacz's mean serve index of 98.48 suggests exceptional serving capabilities, which is significantly higher than Fonseca's mean serve index of 95.06. Moreover, Hurkacz's mean return index of 84.29 is also higher than Fonseca's 87.16, but the difference is within the 5-point margin, indicating that both players have effective return games. Notably, Hurkacz's fatigue level is at 0.0, showing he is fresh for this encounter. Conversely, Joao Fonseca, ranked 65th, has a lower form index of 33.91 and an Elo rating of 1064.55, reflecting his struggles in recent matches. His recent performances include a series of challenging matches, with his last three games resulting in one win and two losses. He achieved victory against Elmer Moller but faced defeats against Tommy Paul and Fabian Marozsan, indicating a lack of consistent form. Fonseca's surface strength index of 7.99 suggests he may face difficulties competing on clay against a player of Hurkacz's caliber.