Sho Shimabukuro vs Sebastian Korda Prediction

Sebastian Korda, currently ranked 79, holds a significant advantage over Sho Shimabukuro, who is ranked 271. Korda's Elo rating of 1543.84 and a surface strength index of 13.22 indicate a more robust performance on hard courts compared to Shimabukuro's Elo rating of 477.81 and surface strength index of 3.74. Korda's mean serve index is slightly higher at 95.49, while both players have comparable return indices, with Korda at 85.30 and Shimabukuro at 84.66. The difference in their serve index is minimal, but Korda's overall higher ranking and performance metrics suggest he is better equipped for this matchup. In their recent matches, Korda has shown mixed results, winning two out of his last three games, although he did drop a match against Yibing Wu. His last encounter saw him secure a hard-fought victory against Marcos Giron. Conversely, Shimabukuro has recorded a perfect run in Tokyo thus far, winning all three of his matches in straight sets, showcasing his current form index of 56.61. However, the cumulative fatigue of 248 minutes on court may impact his performance, particularly against a seasoned player like Korda, who has a lower fatigue count of 149 minutes.