Tomas Machac vs Tommy Paul Prediction

Tomas Machac, currently ranked 35, has a form index of 63.71 and an Elo rating of 1381.79. His cumulative fatigue from previous matches stands at 235 minutes, indicating a more demanding path to the semifinals. Machac's surface strength index is 36.76, which suggests he may struggle against stronger opponents on hard courts. His mean serve index of 9.20 is significantly lower than Paul's, while his mean return index of 42.84 is also less impressive. On the other hand, Tommy Paul is ranked 20 and boasts a form index of 72.68 and an Elo rating of 1954.30, reflecting superior recent performances. Paul's cumulative fatigue is notably lower at 133 minutes, indicating he may have more energy to exert in the semifinal. His surface strength index of 62.35 highlights his adaptability on hard courts, while his mean serve index of 96.15 and return index of 93.57 show a significant advantage, particularly in serving, where he leads by over 86 points compared to Machac. Both players have shown strong recent performances, with Machac winning his last three matches convincingly, each in straight sets. Paul has also secured victories in his last two matches without dropping a set, although he faced a tougher challenge in his earlier match in Brisbane, where he lost.