Learner Tien vs Reilly Opelka Prediction

Learner Tien, currently ranked 67, boasts a form index of 57.64 and an Elo rating of 1108.59. His cumulative fatigue is at 185 minutes, which suggests he has had a reasonably light tournament thus far. Tien's surface strength index stands at 9.72, while his mean serve index is 96.07, indicating solid serving capabilities. Notably, his mean return index of 88.56 is significantly higher than Opelka's, showcasing his ability to return serve effectively. On the other hand, Reilly Opelka, ranked 74, has a form index of 54.89 and an Elo rating of 974.43. With a higher cumulative fatigue of 255 minutes, Opelka has played longer matches in this tournament. His surface strength index is 8.55, and while his mean serve index of 97.09 slightly edges out Tien's, the difference in serve power is marginal. However, Opelka's mean return index of 83.26 is considerably lower than Tien's, highlighting a potential vulnerability in his game. In their last three matches, Tien has shown strong form, winning two consecutive matches against Colton Smith and Denis Shapovalov, both without dropping a set. Conversely, Opelka has also been successful recently, winning two of his last three matches, including a hard-fought victory against Tomas Machac.