Albert
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18h
My Prediction
Alcaraz in 3 setsThis matchup is a bit like trying to judge the spiciness of a pepper from a watercolor painting, folks. Quentin Halys, bless his heart, is winning games like a squirrel collecting nuts for a long winter. He recently managed to topple Carreño Busta and Bautista Agut in straight sets. However, worth noticing is that Alcaraz has been beating Nardi in a similar fashion, who also fell victim to Halys during this tournament.
Then, let's talk about Carlos Alcaraz. As the number 2 seed in the tournament, he's got a certain target painted on his back, yet he seems to thrive under pressure. Slip-ups like the one against Lehečka J. happen but he hasn’t let it slow him down, instead coming back stronger in subsequent games.
Tennis can be cruel, like being left alone in an elevator with that colleague who insists on eating garlic for lunch every day. Alcaraz, with his beefed-up stats and a line of victories, versus Halys who manages to scrape by, unseeded but somehow staying in the fray. In the end, Alcaraz' consistency, seasoned play, and higher seeding make him the likely frontrunner.
Despite his recent victories, Halys is probably going to find himself needing a bit more love against Alcaraz. Now, let's not completely discredit the underdogs of the world. Halys might just manage to sneak one set away from Alcaraz.
Albert’s Prediction: Alcaraz in 3 sets