Eastbourne Great Britain Grass Atp 250 Round of 32

Zizou Bergs vs Joao Fonseca Prediction

Zizou Bergs

Rank: #50
45%
VS

Joao Fonseca

Rank: #57
55%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Joao Fonseca

Player Metrics

Zizou Bergs

Form Index: 37.9
ELO Rating: 1065.9
Glicko2 Rating: 1589.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 9.8
Clay: 7.2
Grass: 7.0
Serve Rating: 97.6
Return Rating: 87.9

Joao Fonseca

Form Index: 44.6
ELO Rating: 1185.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1635.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 7.5
Clay: 9.1
Grass: 4.3
Serve Rating: 94.6
Return Rating: 86.7

Recent Matches

Zizou Bergs

  • Last Match: vs Karen Khachanov (0-2) grass Halle 94 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Gabriel Diallo (0-2) grass S Hertogenbosch 118 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Reilly Opelka (2-0) grass S Hertogenbosch 68 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Mark Lajal (2-0) grass S Hertogenbosch 147 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Alexei Popyrin (2-1) grass S Hertogenbosch 182 min

Joao Fonseca

  • Last Match: vs Flavio Cobolli (1-2) grass Halle 164 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Jack Draper (0-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Hubert Hurkacz (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Fabian Marozsan (0-2) clay Rome 87 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Zizou Bergs
vs
0
Joao Fonseca
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Zizou Bergs and Joao Fonseca is set in the Round of 32 at the Eastbourne tournament, taking place on grass. With a slight edge in the prediction, Joao Fonseca is favored to win with a probability of 55.22%, compared to Zizou Bergs' 44.78%. The anticipated total number of games is 23.0, indicating a potentially competitive encounter.

Match Analysis

Zizou Bergs, currently ranked 50th, has a form index of 37.94 and an Elo rating of 1065.91. His surface strength index stands at 6.95, reflecting a moderate capability on grass. Interestingly, he boasts a mean serve index of 97.57, surpassing Fonseca's 94.65 by a margin greater than 5 points, suggesting an advantage in serve effectiveness. However, his mean return index of 87.95 is only slightly superior to Fonseca's 86.71, indicating a more balanced exchange in return games. Zizou's recent performances show a struggle on grass, losing his last two matches without winning a set, which raises concerns about his current form. On the other hand, Joao Fonseca, ranked 57th, has a better form index of 44.65 and a higher Elo rating of 1185.71. His surface strength index is lower at 4.29, indicating less proficiency on grass compared to Bergs. Despite this, Fonseca's recent matches have been more competitive, with a notable loss in his last match against Flavio Cobolli, where he won a set but ultimately fell short. His previous match at Roland Garros also ended in a loss, but he did secure a victory in his third match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert prior to that.

Final Prediction

Joao Fonseca's slightly better overall form and recent competitive outings give him an edge in this matchup. The crucial factor to watch will be their serve effectiveness, particularly if Bergs can capitalize on his serve advantage to dictate points early on in the match.