Sebastian Ofner vs Frances Tiafoe Prediction

Sebastian Ofner, currently ranked 143, has shown solid form with a form index of 49.26 and an Elo rating of 633.95. He has built some momentum in the tournament, winning his last three matches without dropping a set. However, he carries a cumulative fatigue of 227.0 minutes, which could impact his performance. Ofner's surface strength index of 6.11 indicates a modest capability on clay, while his mean serve index is 97.31 and mean return index is 84.92. Notably, his return index is lower than Tiafoe's, which could be a critical factor. Frances Tiafoe, on the other hand, is ranked 16 with a significantly higher Elo rating of 1715.27. His form index of 45.79 suggests he is not at his peak, but Tiafoe's lack of fatigue (0.0 minutes) provides him an advantage in terms of freshness. His surface strength index stands at 16.23, indicating a better adaptability to clay conditions compared to Ofner. Tiafoe's mean serve index is slightly lower at 96.18, but his mean return index of 87.02 is notably superior, leading to a more than 5-point difference in return capabilities. Tiafoe's recent performances include a win against Alexandre Muller and Luciano Darderi, although he faced a setback against Matteo Arnaldi in his last match.