Nuno Borges vs Aleksandar Vukic Prediction

Nuno Borges, currently ranked 51, has demonstrated a solid performance with a form index of 44.76 and an Elo rating of 1223.39. He carries a cumulative fatigue of 136 minutes from the current tournament, which may impact his stamina. His surface strength index stands at 10.81, indicating a good adaptation to hard surfaces, while his mean serve index of 96.58 suggests he has a slight edge in serving capabilities over Vukic. In contrast, Aleksandar Vukic is ranked 95 with a form index of 45.12 and a lower Elo rating of 767.15. His 69 minutes of cumulative fatigue indicate he may be less fatigued than Borges, though his surface strength index at 7.17 shows he is less proficient on hard courts. The difference in their mean serve indices is marginal, but Borges's mean return index of 87.40 against Vukic’s 86.06 gives him a slight advantage in returning serves. In their recent performances, Borges has won two out of his last three matches, showcasing resilience despite a tough loss against Taylor Fritz. His victory against Botic Van De Zandschulp in the Shanghai tournament demonstrates his current form. Vukic, meanwhile, has lost his last two matches, struggling against higher-ranked opponents like Yoshihito Nishioka and Casper Ruud, although he did secure a win against Daniel Altmaier in his third match. This recent trend may impact his confidence heading into the match against Borges.