Ficovich J. P. vs Zhu E.

Prediction and result

Before the match, the model gave Zhu E. a 54% chance on hard courts. That rests on 8 wins from the last 10 matches on hard courts to 4. Ficovich J. P. is the higher-ranked player (No. 380 against No. 526), so the model is leaning on form rather than ranking. Ficovich J. P. won 2-1 in sets, against the model's 54% for Zhu E.

Key facts before the match

• Ficovich J. P. has lost 8 matches in a row.
• Recent form favours Zhu E.: 8 wins from the last 10 matches, against 1 for Ficovich J. P.