Marin Cilic vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Prediction

Marin Cilic, currently ranked 97, has a form index of 40.40 and an Elo rating of 782.07. He has shown signs of fatigue with 0 minutes logged in the current tournament, indicating he may be fresh for this match. Cilic's surface strength index of 7.57 suggests he can perform well on hard courts, although his mean serve index of 96.17 and mean return index of 86.58 indicate he has solid serving capabilities but may lag slightly in return efficiency. On the other hand, Nikoloz Basilashvili, ranked 104, has a higher form index of 60.48 and an Elo rating of 605.05. He enters the match with 189 minutes of fatigue, stemming from recent matches in the Shanghai tournament. His surface strength index is lower at 4.89, but his mean serve index of 93.94 and mean return index of 86.88 provide him with a slight edge in return performance, particularly given that the difference in their mean return indices is less than 5 points. Recent performances show Cilic struggling, having lost his last three matches, while Basilashvili has won his last two, showcasing a rebound in form.