Valentin Royer vs Denis Shapovalov Prediction

Valentin Royer, currently ranked 99, has a form index of 46.98 and an Elo rating of 485.56. His surface strength index stands at 3.09, indicating limited proficiency on hard courts. Royer’s mean serve index of 96.30 slightly exceeds Shapovalov's 95.67, but his mean return index of 88.46 is better than Shapovalov's 85.98. This indicates that while both players have solid serving capabilities, Royer holds a marginal edge in return performance. However, Royer’s recent matches reflect inconsistency; he lost his last match at Winston-Salem, though he secured a victory two matches prior against Kenta Miyoshi. Denis Shapovalov, ranked 29, has a lower form index of 34.46 and an Elo rating of 1060.98, highlighting his stronger position in the tournament. His surface strength index of 13.13 showcases his better adaptation to hard surfaces compared to Royer. Shapovalov's recent performances have been tumultuous, losing his last two matches, including a tough contest against Luca Nardi. However, he did manage to secure a victory against Aleksandar Kovacevic in Los Cabos, demonstrating his potential when in form.