Alexei Popyrin vs Matteo Berrettini Prediction

Alexei Popyrin currently holds a rank of 48, and his form index stands at 20.81, indicating some challenges in recent performances. His Elo rating is 1440.99, and he exhibits a surface strength index of 14.38. Notably, Popyrin boasts a mean serve index of 97.72, which is slightly higher than Berrettini's 96.80. However, his mean return index of 86.65 is significantly better than Berrettini's 84.17, suggesting he may have a slight advantage in returning serves. Both players enter the match without cumulative fatigue from the current tournament, as indicated by a fatigue score of 0.0. In contrast, Matteo Berrettini, ranked 59, has a higher form index of 33.69, reflecting a stronger recent performance overall. His Elo rating is marginally better at 1444.26. Reviewing their last three matches, Popyrin has struggled, losing two out of three matches, including a recent defeat to Sebastian Korda. Berrettini has also faced challenges, losing to Ugo Humbert but secured a victory against Giulio Zeppieri. Overall, Berrettini's recent form presents him as a more reliable competitor heading into this match.