Learner Tien vs Justin Engel Prediction

Learner Tien currently holds a rank of 67, paired with a form index of 20.83 and an Elo rating of 929.18, all indicating a solid level of play. His surface strength index of 4.62 reflects his competence on grass, while his mean serve index at 96.12 showcases his ability to dominate service games. Conversely, Justin Engel, ranked 235, has a form index of 45.45 and a significantly lower Elo rating of 386.94. Engel's surface strength index of 3.11 and a mean serve index of 97.49 highlight his serving capabilities, though it is worth noting that Tien’s return index of 89.24 exceeds Engel's by over 5 points, which could play a crucial role in the match dynamics. In their recent matches, Tien has struggled, losing his last two encounters on grass against Nicolas Jarry and Brandon Nakashima, while only managing to win one out of his last three. In contrast, Engel's performances have been mixed; he lost to Sebastian Ofner but secured a victory against Roman Safiullin in his previous match. Both players enter the match with zero cumulative fatigue from the current tournament, which may allow them to perform at their peak.