Toronto Canada Hard Masters 1000 Round of 64

Karen Khachanov vs Juan Pablo Ficovich Prediction

Karen Khachanov

Rank: #16
73%
VS

Juan Pablo Ficovich

Rank: #137
27%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Karen Khachanov

Player Metrics

Karen Khachanov

Form Index: 84.5
ELO Rating: 1821.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1750.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 14.6
Clay: 18.8
Grass: 16.6
Serve Rating: 96.6
Return Rating: 85.2

Juan Pablo Ficovich

Form Index: 58.3
ELO Rating: 470.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1533.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 195.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 4.0
Clay: 2.7
Grass: 2.7
Serve Rating: 93.1
Return Rating: 82.6

Recent Matches

Karen Khachanov

  • Last Match: vs Taylor Fritz (1-3) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Kamil Majchrzak (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Nuno Borges (3-2) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Shintaro Mochizuki (3-2) grass Wimbledon 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Mackenzie McDonald (3-0) grass Wimbledon 174 min

Juan Pablo Ficovich

  • Last Match: vs Jacob Fearnley (2-0) hard Toronto 70 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Kyrian Jacquet (2-1) hard Toronto 125 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Aleksandar Kovacevic (0-2) hard Los Cabos 80 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Quentin Halys (2-1) hard Los Cabos 152 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Alibek Kachmazov (2-0) hard Los Cabos 72 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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Karen Khachanov
vs
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Juan Pablo Ficovich
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Karen Khachanov and Juan Pablo Ficovich in the Round of 64 at the Toronto Masters 1000 promises to be an intriguing contest on hard court. Khachanov is favored to win, with a probability of 72.70%, while Ficovich has a 27.30% chance of pulling off an upset. The predicted total number of games played is 23.0, indicating a potentially competitive encounter.

Match Analysis

Currently ranked 16th, Karen Khachanov boasts a strong form index of 84.47 and an Elo rating of 1821.79, indicating his solid standing in the game. He has shown no signs of fatigue, maintaining a fresh state heading into this match. His surface strength index is significantly higher at 14.65 compared to Ficovich's 4.00, which likely favors him on hard courts. Furthermore, Khachanov's mean serve index of 96.63 surpasses Ficovich's 93.09 by over 5 points, and his mean return index of 85.21 also exceeds Ficovich's 82.63, suggesting an advantage in both serving and returning capabilities. In contrast, Juan Pablo Ficovich is ranked 137th and comes into this match with a form index of 58.35 and an Elo rating of 470.12. He has accumulated 195 minutes of fatigue from the current tournament, which could impact his performance against a higher-ranked player. However, Ficovich has shown resilience in his recent matches, winning his last two encounters in Toronto convincingly, but he faces a tougher challenge against Khachanov compared to the opponents he has faced recently.

Final Prediction

Karen Khachanov's superior ranking, form, and physical condition position him as the favored player in this matchup. The key factor to watch will be Khachanov’s serve, as his higher mean serve index could lead to an advantage in securing points and dictating the pace of the match.