Learner Tien vs Yoshihito Nishioka Prediction

Learner Tien, currently ranked 68, has a form index of 15.45 and an Elo rating of 927.56. He has shown resilience with a fatigue level of 0.0, indicating that he is fresh for this match. His surface strength index on grass is 4.21, suggesting that he may still be adapting to this surface. In contrast, Yoshihito Nishioka, ranked 78, possesses a higher form index of 20.34 and an Elo rating of 956.71. Nishioka also has a surface strength index of 8.43, showcasing his better adaptation to grass conditions. The mean serve index for Tien is slightly higher at 95.74 compared to Nishioka's 95.68, while the mean return index shows a more significant gap, with Tien at 89.32 against Nishioka's 86.65. This suggests that Tien may have the edge in returning serve, but the overall balance remains tight. In their recent performances, Tien has struggled on clay, losing all three of his last matches, including a straight-sets defeat against Alexander Zverev. His matches have been marked by low success in winning sets. Similarly, Nishioka's recent outings also reflect challenges, with two losses and a solitary win over Alexei Popyrin in a competitive match. Both players have faced strong opponents, but their transitions to the grass surface may be critical to their performance in this match.