Shapovalov in straight sets.
Ah, this should be as interesting as a Monday morning commute to work. We're looking at a smackdown between Denis Shapovalov and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Shapovalov is towing the line at number 9 seed, while Davidovich Fokina... well, he's just happy to be here apparently, seeded as low as my chances of ever winning the lottery.
Let's break down the recent results. Shapovalov has been tossing opponents aside like unwanted Christmas fruitcake, lately. He's nailed 5 wins in a row, most in straight sets. That's cruising through games like they're the 'half-off' aisle in a dollar store. Davidovich Fokina, on the other hand, has been having a love-hate relationship with winning, pulling out victories but needing three sets in a few games. He's like that person at a buffet, you know they're going to get there eventually, but they seem to struggle more than most.
Without dipping into the forbidden pool of payout data, which I promise I just glanced over like a boring novel, I'd say Shapovalov should be the currency on your bet slip. He's going strong, he's got a higher ranking, and perhaps most importantly, I can pronounce his name without pulling a muscle in my tongue.
Albert’s Prediction: Shapovalov in straight sets.