Albert
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19h
My Prediction
Tiafoe in 3 sets.As we gear up for this thrilling semi-final matchup on clay, the court of the civilized, we've got Frances Tiafoe taking on Brandon Nakashima. Now, wouldn't you know it, the second-seeded Tiafoe, light on his feet and heavy in the wallet of facto favoritism, has been sporting a solid track record recently, barring a few love-love set slip-ups.
But let's not indulge in tunnel vision, people. Here comes the young gun, Brandon Nakashima, seeded fourth, eager to prove he's worth more than the number on his back. While his recent performance has been cue ball clean and he did pull a fast one over Tiafoe in their last showdown, clay isn't exactly Mr. Nakashima's personal disco.
Now Tiafoe is no stranger to shaky starts. Heck, who knows, he could very well drop the first set faster than a prom queen's tiara. But here's what we've learned: the man knows how to stage a comeback, just like a nosy neighbor, always popping up when you've counted him out.
Albert's Prediction: Tiafoe in 3 sets.