Albert
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18h
My Prediction
Francisco Cerundolo in 3 setsTaking a gander at this upcoming face-off between Mackenzie McDonald and Francisco Cerundolo, one might be inclined to feel a niggling sense of déjà vu. Why? Perhaps because last time they crossed rackets, Cerundolo emerged the victor not once, but twice in 2023. He showed our pitiful hero McDonald the harsh reality of professional tennis.
Now, let's not dismiss McDonald's recent performance too swiftly. Our man has been dashing across the court knocking out the likes of Davidovich Fokina A. and Nishikori K., while barely breaking a sweat against T. Huang. He's got a bit of pep in his step, but will it be enough? The numbers say 'maybe not', as he's trudging into this bout unseeded.
Now, let's peek over the net at Cerundolo who's shimmying into this matchup as the 25th seed. His recent results are a veritable patchwork quilt of victories and losses. But when the going gets tough, this Argentine seems to serve up more than just aces.
Given the past history, Cerundolo's seeded position, recent results, and those enticing payouts that shall not be mentioned, the forecast is looking somewhat sunny for Cerundolo.
Albert’s Prediction: Francisco Cerundolo in 3 sets