If we're looking for two tennis players who've transformed unpredictability into an art form, then search no further than Roberto Bautista Agut and Fabio Fognini. Now, wouldn't it be tantalizing to see them lock horns on the grand stage of Wimbledon? Oh, wait, we are!
In the recent past, Fognini has been slapping those balls around as if he's on a beach in Italy, beating Ruud and Van Assche with relative comfort. But then, he did lose a couple, one each to Mensik and Paul, showing he's not quite invincible.
Now, dig your goggles into that dirt on the other side of the court, and you'll see Roberto Bautista Agut, shining his racket and prepping to mow down another challenge. The guy's been pretty slick, knocking off Sonego and Marterer in his Wimbledon campaign so far. But again, it's not all roses and trophies. He suffered a hiccup against the Frenchman Monfils, reminding us perhaps not to bet the farm on him.
Neither man bears the honor of a seed next to his name, meaning it's a good old competitive contest here. Don't hold your breath for easy-to-make predictions.
I say this with a smirk that balances the right amount of courage and foolishness - it's going to be Bautista Agut’s day, folks. But if you thought Fognini would just roll over and scream love, then you've been sniffing the wrong can of tennis balls. Expect this to be a nail-biter.
Albert’s Prediction: Bautista Agut in 5 sets.