Jan-Lennard Struff vs Justin Engel Prediction

Jan-Lennard Struff comes into this match ranked 87th with a form index of 26.09 and an Elo rating of 1071.10. He has shown solid performance on clay, evidenced by a surface strength index of 12.52. Notably, Struff's mean serve index stands at 97.81, while his mean return index is 85.68, indicating a strong all-round game. In contrast, Justin Engel, ranked 345th, has a form index of 27.47 and a significantly lower Elo rating of 118.87. Engel's surface strength index is only 1.07, and while his mean serve index is slightly higher at 97.97, his mean return index of 91.22 suggests he may struggle against Struff's strong return game. The differences in their mean serve and return indices indicate a competitive edge for Struff. Recent performances reflect mixed results for both players. Struff's last three matches include a tough loss against Stefanos Tsitsipas and a victory over Botic van de Zandschulp, while Engel has faced challenges, losing his last two matches and only winning one of his last three. These outcomes indicate that Struff, despite some recent setbacks, has faced tougher competition than Engel, who has struggled to make a significant impact lately.