Sebastian Ofner vs Tommy Paul Prediction

Sebastian Ofner, currently ranked 165, has a form index of 57.89 and an Elo rating of 985.36. His cumulative fatigue from the tournament stands at 174 minutes, indicating a potentially taxing match schedule. Ofner's surface strength index is notably low at 6.21, suggesting he may struggle on grass. Comparatively, Tommy Paul ranks 13th with a much higher form index of 72.59 and an impressive Elo rating of 2607.03. Paul shares the same fatigue level of 174 minutes but boasts a superior surface strength index of 25.30, showcasing his proficiency on grass courts. Additionally, Tommy Paul's mean serve index of 95.27 is slightly lower than Ofner's 97.18, but the margin is not significant enough to indicate a clear advantage. In terms of recent performances, Ofner's last three matches have seen mixed results. He achieved a solid win against Hamad Medjedovic in the previous round but suffered defeats in his prior two matches against Mariano Navone and Andrey Rublev. Conversely, Tommy Paul recently secured a convincing victory over Johannus Monday, although he faced challenges in earlier matches against Daniel Evans and Carlos Alcaraz, where he did not win. This contrast in recent form suggests that Paul is currently in better competitive shape.