Lorenzo Musetti vs Alexander Shevchenko Prediction

Lorenzo Musetti, currently ranked 9th, boasts a form index of 61.53 and an Elo rating of 2389.61. He has accumulated 212 minutes of fatigue during the tournament, indicating a relatively lighter load than his opponent. Musetti's surface strength index of 12.95 reflects his proficiency on hard courts, complemented by a mean serve index of 96.80 and a mean return index of 88.27. In contrast, Alexander Shevchenko, ranked 96th, has a form index of 53.19 and an Elo rating of 702.94, highlighting a significant difference in experience and current form. Shevchenko's fatigue level is notably higher at 377 minutes, and his surface strength index is significantly lower at 7.02. Although Shevchenko's mean serve index of 95.39 is competitive, Musetti's superior mean serve index gives him an edge. In their recent performances, Musetti has shown strong form, winning his last two matches decisively, including a straight-sets victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili. His only setback came at the US Open against Jannik Sinner. Conversely, Shevchenko has also been successful in his last three matches in Chengdu, displaying resilience and determination, but his matches have been more contested, often going to three sets.