Valentin Vacherot vs Jiri Lehecka Prediction

Valentin Vacherot, currently ranked 40, has a form index of 44.71 and an Elo rating of 1023.51, indicating a decent but fluctuating performance recently. He has demonstrated solid abilities on hard surfaces with a surface strength index of 8.36. His mean serve index stands at 97.04, while his mean return index is 86.20. Conversely, Jiri Lehecka, ranked 18, possesses a significantly higher Elo rating of 1737.07 and a surface strength index of 15.62, showcasing his superior adaptability to hard courts. Lehecka's mean serve index is slightly lower at 96.05, but he has a lower mean return index of 84.70, indicating a close contest in serving prowess. The difference in their mean serve indices is minimal, but Vacherot holds a slight edge in serving. In their recent performances, Vacherot has shown resilience, winning against Novak Djokovic and Arthur Rinderknech in two out of his last three matches, although he was defeated by Taylor Fritz in his latest outing. Lehecka, on the other hand, has faced challenges, losing his last two matches against Botic van de Zandschulp and Felix Auger-Aliassime, despite a win against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in between. This inconsistency may weigh on his confidence heading into the match.