Karen Khachanov vs Kei Nishikori Prediction

Karen Khachanov enters the match with a higher rank (24) and a form index of 48.65, compared to Nishikori's rank of 62 and form index of 47.14. Khachanov's Elo rating stands at 2051, significantly higher than Nishikori's 909. This suggests a notable gap in their current performance levels. In terms of fatigue, Khachanov has managed to stay fresh with 0 minutes on court in the current tournament, while Nishikori has accumulated 126 minutes, which could impact his stamina as the match progresses. On clay, Khachanov's surface strength index of 19.78 also surpasses Nishikori’s 6.56, further highlighting Khachanov's advantage on this surface. Additionally, Khachanov has a mean serve index of 97.03, while Nishikori's is 95.99, a difference of over 5 points that could play a critical role in determining the outcome. In their recent performances, Khachanov has shown resilience, winning 2 out of his last 3 matches, despite a tough encounter against Carlos Alcaraz. Nishikori, on the other hand, has also secured 2 wins, but his last match in Geneva was against Learner Tien, which he won in a closely contested battle. Prior to that, he faced a setback against Denis Shapovalov in Madrid, which could affect his confidence heading into this match.