Liam Draxl vs Pablo Carreno Busta Prediction

Liam Draxl currently holds a rank of 115, with a form index of 7.88 and an Elo rating of 194.18. His surface strength index on hard courts is 1.99, indicating limited effectiveness on this surface. Draxl's cumulative fatigue is at 0, suggesting he enters this match fresh. In terms of serve and return, he has a mean serve index of 94.79 and a mean return index of 89.75, showing a competitive serving ability, though not exceptionally strong compared to elite players. Conversely, Pablo Carreno Busta ranks 92nd and possesses a significantly higher form index of 43.47 and an Elo rating of 500.38. His surface strength index of 5.37 signifies a better adaptation to hard courts than Draxl. Both players have a similar mean serve index, but Draxl’s return index exceeds Carreno Busta's by over 4 points, which could play a role in the match dynamics. In their recent performances, Draxl has struggled, losing all three of his last matches, including two at Roland Garros and one at Wimbledon. In contrast, Carreno Busta has shown mixed results, managing a win against Francisco Comesana but losing to Frances Tiafoe, indicating some inconsistency but recent success.