Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Billy Harris Prediction

Nikoloz Basilashvili, currently ranked 114, showcases a form index of 54.74 and an Elo rating of 560.43. His cumulative fatigue from the tournament stands at 205.0 minutes, indicating a heavier workload compared to his opponent. Basilashvili's surface strength index is 4.39, reflecting his competence on hard courts, complemented by a mean serve index of 95.12 and a mean return index of 86.84. In contrast, Billy Harris holds a rank of 131, with a form index of 54.20 and an Elo rating of 529.79. His fatigue is slightly lower at 166.0 minutes, with a surface strength index of 4.08. Harris's mean serve index is marginally higher at 95.30, although his return index trails Basilashvili's by just under one point (85.94). In their recent performances, Basilashvili has shown resilience, winning two out of his last three matches, including a hard-fought victory against Bernard Tomic in his most recent outing. His other win was against Rei Sakamoto, both matches occurring on the same hard surface. Conversely, Harris struggled in his latest match against Taro Daniel but secured a convincing win over Fumin Jiang in the round prior. Both players are coming off matches on the same surface, which should provide a level playing field.