Valentin Vacherot vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction

Valentin Vacherot, currently ranked 204, boasts a form index of 59.89 and an Elo rating of 659.13. His cumulative fatigue at 565 minutes suggests he has been on court quite a bit during this tournament. Vacherot's surface strength index of 4.95 indicates he may struggle on hard courts. In contrast, Tallon Griekspoor, ranked 31, has a much higher Elo rating of 1212.25 and a lower fatigue level of 262 minutes, which should benefit his performance. Griekspoor's surface strength index of 12.34 also indicates a better adaptation to hard courts than Vacherot. Notably, the mean serve index difference is marginal, with Vacherot at 96.94 and Griekspoor at 96.45. However, Griekspoor has a slight edge in mean return index, where Vacherot leads by only 1.09 points. Both players have shown solid form in their last three matches. Vacherot has won all three of his encounters in Shanghai, including a notable victory against Alexander Bublik. His recent performances indicate a positive momentum. On the other hand, Griekspoor has also been successful in his last two matches, defeating Jannik Sinner and Jenson Brooksby, although he did face a setback against Corentin Moutet prior. Griekspoor's overall performance reflects resilience and the ability to win in high-pressure situations.