Karen Khachanov vs Casper Ruud Prediction

Karen Khachanov is currently ranked 16th, with a form index of 73.33 and an Elo rating of 1821.84. His cumulative fatigue is relatively high at 217 minutes from the current tournament, and he has a surface strength index of 14.65. Khachanov's mean serve index stands at 96.67, while his mean return index is 85.37. In contrast, Casper Ruud is ranked 12th, with a lower form index of 55.69 but a significantly higher Elo rating of 3438.98. Ruud's fatigue level is lower at 183 minutes, and he boasts a better surface strength index of 21.53. His mean serve index is slightly lower at 95.48, but his return index is marginally better at 85.72. The difference in their serve indices is minimal, but Ruud's return index outperforms Khachanov's by over 5 points, providing him an edge in this area. In their recent performances, Khachanov has won two of his last three matches, including a hard-fought victory against Emilio Nava in the current tournament, while his loss against Taylor Fritz at Wimbledon remains a notable blemish. Ruud, on the other hand, has also shown solid form, winning all of his last three matches in Toronto, including a straight-set victory against Nuno Borges. This recent success may boost his confidence heading into the match against Khachanov.