Karen Khachanov vs Sebastian Ofner Prediction

Karen Khachanov currently ranks 24th, showcasing a solid form index of 60.77 and an Elo rating of 1936.28. His cumulative fatigue stands at 174 minutes, which might affect his endurance in longer rallies. His surface strength index of 18.79 suggests that he is more adept on clay compared to Ofner, who ranks 143rd with a form index of 71.83 and an Elo rating of 962.48. Ofner also experiences the same cumulative fatigue but possesses a lower surface strength index of 8.91, indicating a weaker performance potential on clay. Notably, Khachanov’s mean serve index (96.99) surpasses Ofner's (95.82) by over 5 points, illustrating a distinct advantage in serving capabilities. In their recent performances, Khachanov has had mixed results, winning his last match against Aleksandar Vukic but previously losing to Ofner in Geneva. Ofner, on the other hand, enters this match after a strong victory over Jan-Lennard Struff but suffered a defeat against Hubert Hurkacz in his previous outing. Their recent head-to-head, where Ofner triumphed, adds an intriguing dynamic to the matchup, signaling potential competitiveness.