Ugo Blanchet vs Learner Tien Prediction

Ugo Blanchet currently holds a ranking of 145 and has a form index of 39.47, indicating inconsistent performances. His Elo rating of 686.62 suggests he is still developing on the professional circuit. Blanchet has not accumulated any fatigue in this tournament, but his surface strength index of 5.33 shows limited effectiveness on hard courts. In contrast, Learner Tien is ranked 39 and has a higher form index of 48.70, demonstrating better recent form. His Elo rating of 1301.05 reflects a more established presence in the game. Tien also has a surface strength index of 10.56, showcasing his competence on hard courts. Notably, Tien's mean return index of 88.18 exceeds Blanchet's return index by over 5 points, indicating a discernible advantage in receiving serves. In their last three matches, Ugo Blanchet has struggled, losing two out of three matches, including a string of straight-set defeats. Tien, on the other hand, has shown resilience, winning against Nuno Borges but losing to both Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev, with the latter being a close contest. This recent performance indicates that Tien is likely to be more prepared and in form for this matchup.