Mackenzie McDonald vs David Goffin Prediction

Mackenzie McDonald is currently ranked 95th, with a form index of 33.78 and an Elo rating of 460.31. He displays a surface strength index of 5.61, indicating limited proficiency on hard surfaces. His mean serve index is a solid 96.26, while his mean return index is slightly lower at 85.59. Conversely, David Goffin holds a higher rank at 60, with a form index of 24.52 and a significantly better Elo rating of 945.61. Goffin's surface strength index stands at 10.99, reflecting stronger performance on hard courts. While both players have comparable serve indices, Goffin's mean return index of 89.30 surpasses McDonald's by more than 5 points, indicating an advantage in returning serves. In their recent performances, McDonald has struggled, losing two of his last three matches, including a first-round exit in Washington. His lone victory came against Colton Smith, where he won convincingly. Goffin's recent form has been inconsistent; he lost his most recent match in Washington but had a previous victory against Martin Landaluce in Gstaad. Despite this inconsistency, Goffin's overall experience and higher Elo rating provide him with an edge in this matchup.