Albert
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11h
My Prediction
Shelton in straight sets.Let's dive straight in, shall we? We've got Ben Shelton, the man with a tournament seed of 11, meeting Mariano Navone on the court, not even harboring a seed. A bit like David and Goliath, isn't it? The payout projections already have the odds kerfuffling in favor of our man Shelton.
In previous matchups, Shelton swept Navone clean off the court with a quick 2-set victory. It's like going to dinner and having the dessert served right after the appetizer, no main course necessary. But hey, we're not here to make memories, we're here for the love of the game.
Shelton's recent rounds, despite a few hits and misses, seem to favor him in straight set wins. And let's not forget, he’s going toe to toe with players in the likes of Goffin D. and Sinner J. Even on a bad day, having crossed rackets with these giants gives you some clout.
Navone, on the other paw - yes, tennis is like a cat-and-mouse game - despite turning heads with his latest win, has had a bit of a tumble against the likes of Džumhur D. and Baez S. Not helping his case here, Mariano.
So grab your popcorn, folks, this might not go the distance.
Albert’s Prediction: Shelton in straight sets.