Pablo Carreno Busta vs Pablo Llamas Ruiz Prediction

Pablo Carreno Busta, currently ranked 93, has a form index of 35.63 and an Elo rating of 511.15. His surface strength index is relatively strong at 5.42, indicating competence on hard courts, though he has shown signs of struggle recently. Carreno Busta has a mean serve index of 95.79 and a mean return index of 85.38, suggesting a balanced ability to serve and return. However, the gap between his serve index and Llamas Ruiz’s (94.06) is less than 5 points, indicating their serving capabilities are quite comparable. On the other hand, Pablo Llamas Ruiz, ranked 360, boasts a higher form index of 78.41, indicating better recent performance, and an Elo rating of 450.08. Despite his lower surface strength index of 2.60, he has demonstrated resilience in the current tournament, winning his last two matches at the US Open. His mean return index of 86.60 is notably higher than Carreno Busta's, by more than 5 points, giving him an advantage in returning serves. In recent matches, Llamas Ruiz has secured victories against Marco Trungelliti and Andres Martin, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on hard courts.