Albert
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9h
My Prediction
Baez in 3 sets.All right, fans, we're staring down the barrel at a fiery Tiriac Open Quarterfinal matchup between Sebastian Baez and Francisco Comesana. Say what you will about Baez's woeful tie color choice in the post-match pressers, but the guy's got game. Being the tournament's number one seed doesn't just happen because you've got a voodoo doll collection of your opponents.
In the past, Baez stood tall over Francisco Comesana and claimed victory, albeit a hard-fought one. Although our boy Comesana comes in as an unseeded player, he isn't going to make it as easy as a stroll in the park, or a trip to the candy shop, for whoever remembers what that actually means.
Turn back the clock, and we'll find Comesana riding a pretty good wave against some high-octane players. He certainly didn't give them a free-pass to victory, unlike Baez who's been on a rollercoaster giving both soft serves and hard balls to different opponents on more than one occasion. Baez ought to remember he's playing tennis here and not making dessert at a kids' party.
But, folks, let's remember a long-standing tradition in sports - respect the rankings and the past. With winnings past that favor Baez and a mighty tournament ranking, would we be completely crazy to overlook it? Probably as crazy as putting pineapple on pizza, am I right?
So, will the tennis court become a realm of upset and despair for bettors favoring Baez? Or will it be another notch in Baez's proverbial belt, serving us the expected? Well, we just might have to wait and find out.
Albert’s Prediction: Baez in 3 sets.