Alex Michelsen vs Karen Khachanov Prediction

Currently ranked 34th, Alex Michelsen shows a form index of 50.02, which indicates fluctuations in his performance. His Elo rating is significantly lower at 1253.11 compared to Khachanov's 1927.43, underscoring the experience gap. Michelsen's cumulative fatigue from the tournament stands at 347 minutes, slightly higher than Khachanov's 310 minutes, which may impact his stamina. On surface strength, Michelsen has an index of 11.48, while Khachanov leads with 15.33, indicating a more favorable adaptation to hard courts for the latter. Notably, Michelsen's mean serve index of 97.43 surpasses Khachanov's 95.25 by over 2 points, although the difference is not substantial. Nevertheless, Khachanov's return index of 85.34 is weaker than Michelsen's 88.81, providing a slight advantage to Michelsen in this area. In their recent performances, both players have maintained strong forms, with Michelsen winning all three of his last matches. His victories include straight-set wins over Learner Tien, Lorenzo Musetti, and Tomas Barrios Vera. Conversely, Khachanov has also been successful in his last three outings, defeating Casper Ruud, Emilio Nava, and Juan Pablo Ficovich, demonstrating his competitive edge in this tournament.