Luca Nardi vs Flavio Cobolli Prediction

Luca Nardi, currently ranked 95, has a form index of 28.64 and an Elo rating of 674.88. Although his surface strength index is relatively low at 5.75, he has shown a mean serve index of 96.29 and a mean return index of 87.33. On the other hand, Flavio Cobolli, ranked 34, exhibits a much stronger form index of 47.38 and an Elo rating of 1235.97, coupled with a surface strength index of 12.57. Cobolli's mean serve index is slightly lower at 95.84, but his mean return index of 88.09 gives him a competitive edge. The difference in their mean serve and return indices, while not exceeding 5 points, indicates a closely matched serving ability, but Cobolli's stronger overall metrics position him favorably. In their recent performances, Nardi has struggled, losing two of his last three matches, including a defeat against Hugo Gaston at the Madrid tournament. His only win came against Manas Dhamne, where he showcased his potential. Conversely, Cobolli has had a mixed bag, winning two out of his last three matches, including a notable victory over Holger Rune. His recent form suggests he is finding his rhythm on clay, despite a loss to Brandon Nakashima in his last outing.