Karen Khachanov vs Nishesh Basavareddy Prediction

Karen Khachanov enters this match with a form index of 55.02 and an Elo rating of 2053.42, reflecting his strong competitive standing. He has demonstrated solid performance on hard courts, as indicated by a surface strength index of 16.44. In contrast, Nishesh Basavareddy, with a rank of 109, has a slightly higher form index of 55.13 but a significantly lower Elo rating of 656.00, indicating a gap in experience at high-stakes tournaments. The difference in their mean serve index, with Khachanov at 96.79 and Basavareddy at 94.15, is notable, as it exceeds 5 points. Additionally, Khachanov's mean return index of 85.61 also surpasses Basavareddy's 86.07, suggesting an edge in both serving and returning capabilities. In their recent performances, Khachanov has won two of his last three matches, with a notable victory against Jenson Brooksby but a disappointing loss to Alexander Zverev. Basavareddy, on the other hand, has showcased impressive form in his last three matches at Winston-Salem, winning all of them without dropping a set. This recent success could provide him with confidence heading into this match, but the level of competition he faced differs significantly from Khachanov.