Marton Fucsovics vs Tommy Paul Prediction

Tommy Paul, ranked 12th with a form index of 70.30, comes into this match with a significant advantage over Marton Fucsovics, who is currently ranked 134th and has a lower form index of 56.97. Paul's Elo rating of 2711.38 further underscores his status as a formidable opponent compared to Fucsovics' rating of 698.02. Both players carry the same cumulative fatigue of 174 minutes from the current tournament, but Paul's surface strength index of 24.21 is markedly higher than Fucsovics' 7.44, indicating he is better adapted to the clay surface. Additionally, while the difference in their mean serve indices is marginal, Paul has a slightly better mean return index of 88.46 compared to Fucsovics' 87.42. In their recent performances, both players have shown mixed results. Fucsovics recorded a solid victory against Tristan Schoolkate in his last match, winning in straight sets. However, prior to that, he faced a tough loss against Novak Djokovic, which might impact his confidence. On the other hand, Tommy Paul also won his latest match against Elmer Moller but struggled against Jannik Sinner in the round prior. Despite this, Paul's overall form and adaptability on clay give him the edge going into this encounter.