In the upcoming match between Zhang Zhizhen and Alexander MΓΌller, I lean towards Zhang's victory. He has a better overall win-loss record this year on all surfaces (5-4, 56%) and indoors on hard court (1-1, 50%). Additionally, throughout his career, Zhang has a positive win-loss record on indoor hard court (19-18, 51%). MΓΌller also has a fair win-loss record this year on all surfaces (5-4), but his win-loss record on indoor hard court (53-51, 51%) is slightly weaker. In head-to-head meetings, the score between Zhang and MΓΌller is tied at 2-2. However, MΓΌller won their most recent encounter in 2023 on hard court in Doha, which could give him some advantage. Zhang, although not frequently playing indoor tournaments, has shown good results on hard court. While MΓΌller, being more of a clay court specialist, struggles a bit on indoor tournaments. Additionally, MΓΌller cannot rely on home support in the Marseille tournament. In conclusion, my prediction is Zhang's victory. He is more consistent on hard court and has a positive head-to-head record against MΓΌller.
