Sebastian Ofner vs Casper Ruud Prediction

Sebastian Ofner currently holds a ranking of 141, with a form index of 16.31 and an Elo rating of approximately 945.89. His fatigue level is at zero, indicating he has not accumulated any fatigue from prior matches in this tournament. Ofner's surface strength index of 5.32 reflects limited proficiency on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 97.13 and mean return index of 84.83 suggest he has a competitive serve but may struggle in return games. In contrast, Casper Ruud is ranked 13th with a much higher form index of 37.94 and an Elo rating of 3237.39. Ruud's surface strength index of 20.02 indicates he is significantly more adept on hard courts than Ofner. His mean serve index of 95.52 is quite close to Ofner's, but he edges out with a higher mean return index of 85.75, showcasing better capabilities in returning serves. In their recent performances, Ofner has faced challenges, losing his last three matches on hard courts, including a defeat against Vit Kopriva in Winston Salem, where he won just one set. Ruud, meanwhile, has also experienced setbacks, including a recent loss to Arthur Rinderknech in Cincinnati, but he managed to win against Nuno Borges in Toronto in his third most recent match, demonstrating moments of competitive form.