Ah, the clash of titans: top-seeded Alexander Zverev and the unseeded dark-horse Matteo Berrettini, sure promises to be a cracker of a match. Let's take a little peek into the history books, shall we? The last time these two lock horns, Berrettini certainly came on top, making a Dietary Delight out of Zverev, mind you.
But, a stroll down the recent memory lane makes a different case. Zverev, despite a few stumbles, has been showering some significant momentum. Don't count those chickens yet, because on the other court we have Berrettini serving up quite a few aces, though he did let one game slip away to Fritz.
Now, let's not forget that while Zverev enjoys the protection of his top seed status, Berrettini is out there sailing the choppy tennis seas with that unseeded flag fluttering high. And you've got to lov- I mean, "love", the underdogs, haven't you?
However, we must consider that the financial members of our audience, your bookies and your bettors, they might see a silver lining in a Zverev win here. The golden boy of the tennis world does have a lot at stake.
So what's it going to be, poetry or power? I'll tell ya. Get ready for a bout of aces.
Albert’s Prediction: Zverev in 3 sets.