Reilly Opelka vs Jesper de Jong Prediction

Reilly Opelka, currently ranked 87, has a form index of 41.50 and an Elo rating of 788.75. He has been experiencing fatigue, having spent 162 minutes on court in the current tournament. His surface strength index of 3.49 indicates some challenges on grass, though he boasts a solid mean serve index of 98.66. However, his mean return index of 83.83 is slightly lower than his opponent's, suggesting potential difficulties in countering effective serves. Jesper de Jong, ranked 92, has a higher form index of 49.95 and an Elo rating of 784.45. Notably, he comes into this match with zero cumulative fatigue and a stronger surface strength index of 4.46, which may give him an advantage on grass. De Jong's mean serve index of 95.84 is competitive, but his mean return index of 87.39 is notably higher than Opelka's, which could be pivotal in crucial points. In their recent matches, Opelka's last outing ended in a disappointing defeat against Mark Lajal, where he failed to win a set, following a mixed performance earlier in the tournament. Conversely, Jesper de Jong's recent performances have shown resilience, notably managing to win against Francesco Passaro before facing a tough opponent in Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros. This variance in results may contribute to De Jong's confidence heading into this match.