Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Smith in 3 sets.There's no two ways about it, my friends. Alex Michelsen, despite being a 31 seed, is coming off a rough patch. A mixed bag of victories and defeats reveals a worrying inconsistency. We've seen him shine against the likes of Yunchaokete B. and Norrie C., but then, oh dear me! Kecmanović M., Shapovalov D., and Mmoh gave him plenty to ponder about his game. Quite the rollercoaster, if you ask me.
In the red corner, we've got Colton Smith. Unseeded, they said. An underdog, they whispered. But folks, Smith has been mystifying the masses and making mincemeat of his opponents. Knotting wins over the likes of Cobolli F., Kotov P., and Fognini F., Smith is a reminder that tournament seeds might just be numbers etched in stone, but the game is played on the court.
I'd be lying if I didn't nod at the fact that the payout data is wagging its tail favoring Michelsen. Yet, we all know coins and courts spin at their own pace.
I'd say this tale of the tape smells like a classic David and Goliath showdown. So, hold on to your peanuts and soda because this matchup may dust off the tiniest spectacles of predictability. An unseeded pro versus an inconsistent seeded opponent? Hmm.
Albert's Prediction: Smith in 3 sets.