Lorenzo Musetti vs James Duckworth Prediction

Lorenzo Musetti, currently ranked 7th, possesses a solid form index of 42.34 and an impressive Elo rating of 2581.27. His fatigue level stands at 0 minutes, indicating he has not spent significant time on court in this tournament yet, which is a positive sign for his stamina. Musetti's surface strength index is notably high at 13.57, and he showcases a mean serve index of 96.89 and a mean return index of 88.27. In contrast, James Duckworth ranks 108th, with a form index of 54.69 and a much lower Elo rating of 636.93. Duckworth's fatigue level is considerably higher at 160 minutes, which may impact his performance. His surface strength index is just 5.83, and while his mean serve index is competitive at 96.26, his mean return index of 84.43 falls below Musetti's by more than 5 points. Examining recent matches, Musetti has struggled, losing his last three encounters, including a close match against Cameron Norrie in Washington. His performances against top-tier players illustrate the challenges he faces. Conversely, Duckworth has shown resilience, winning his last two matches in Toronto against Juncheng Shang and Justin Boulais, both in straight sets. However, his earlier loss in Los Cabos indicates inconsistency.