Valentin Royer vs Learner Tien Prediction

Valentin Royer, currently ranked 88, has a form index of 54.73 and an Elo rating of 623.22. He has shown resilience in the tournament, but his cumulative fatigue stands at 524 minutes, which may impact his performance. His surface strength index of 4.65 indicates that he may struggle on this hard court compared to his opponent. In contrast, Learner Tien is ranked 54 with a form index of 48.28 and a significantly higher Elo rating of 1119.57. Tien's fatigue level is notably lower at 215 minutes, suggesting he is fresher heading into this match. Furthermore, Tien boasts a surface strength index of 9.80, providing him with a considerable advantage. Both players have had strong showings in their recent matches. Royer has won his last three matches in Hangzhou, defeating notable opponents such as Andrey Rublev and Aleksandar Kovacevic. Tien, meanwhile, has also showcased his skill by winning against Giulio Zeppieri and Mariano Navone, but faced a tough challenge against Novak Djokovic at the US Open. While Royer has a slightly better mean serve index of 96.40 compared to Tien's 94.63, the difference in their mean return index is marginal (88.34 for Royer vs. 87.95 for Tien), indicating that both players are fairly matched in terms of returning serve.