Mackenzie McDonald vs Karen Khachanov Prediction

Mackenzie McDonald currently ranks 99th, with a form index of 44.38 and an Elo rating of 462.65, indicating a struggle to find consistent form. His fatigue level stands at 320 minutes, reflecting a demanding tournament so far. On the surface strength index, McDonald has a score of 4.50, which suggests he is still acclimatizing to the grass. His mean serve index of 96.14 is competitive, but his return index of 86.54 is slightly lower than Khachanov's. In contrast, Karen Khachanov is ranked 24th, showcasing a much stronger form index of 64.58 and a robust Elo rating of 1935.61. He has zero fatigue, having not played any matches in this tournament prior to this round, giving him an advantage in terms of physical readiness. Khachanov's surface strength index is significantly higher at 18.51, and while his mean serve index of 95.39 is close to McDonald's, his return index of 85.44 is slightly lower, but both players are closely matched in this area. Over their last three matches, McDonald has shown resilience, winning two of his encounters in straight sets, while Khachanov's recent performances have been mixed, with one win and two losses at Roland Garros, including a tough five-set match against Tommy Paul.