Roberto Bautista Agut vs Cameron Norrie Prediction

Roberto Bautista Agut enters the match with a rank of 53 and a form index of 35.20, indicating a period of struggle. His Elo rating stands at 1197, and he has accumulated 119 minutes of fatigue in this tournament, which could hinder his performance. His surface strength index of 8.91 suggests he is not at his strongest on hard courts. In contrast, Cameron Norrie, ranked 39th, boasts a higher form index of 47.83 and a superior Elo rating of 1407. With no recorded fatigue from this tournament, Norrie is in a better physical state. His surface strength index of 10.24 shows he is more adept on hard courts than Bautista Agut. The mean serve index difference of just 1.49 does not indicate a significant edge for either player, but Norrie's mean return index of 87.95 slightly surpasses Bautista Agut's 87.07, suggesting a minor advantage in return play. In their recent performances, Bautista Agut secured a victory against Daniel Altmaier in Cincinnati, but prior to that, he suffered losses in Kitzbuhel and Wimbledon, including a defeat against Norrie. Conversely, Norrie's last match ended in defeat against Aleksandar Vukic, but he previously achieved a win against Lorenzo Musetti in Washington. Both players have faced challenges recently, but Norrie's overall current form and fitness may provide him with the upper hand.