Albert
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9d
My Prediction
Tsitsipas in 3 sets.Ah, the crumbling clay courts of Monte Carlo have seen many an underdog story unfold, but today we've got Stefanos Tsitsipas taking on Jordan Thompson. The sun shining brightly, the Merlot flowing - a perfect setting for a tennis drama. At first glance, it might be easy to write off Thompson due to his unseeded status, but remember, the man defeated Tsitsipas once already. Memory of that victory could help Thompson serve an upset.
Then again, history has shown that it’s not wise to bet against Tsitsipas, especially in this tournament. The Greek’s technique is as refined as an aged brie, as is shown by his 6th seed status. Recently, however, his game has seen more ups and downs than a roller coaster at an amusement park - chew on that.
Thompson's recent form has been mixed too, but his performances have shown that he can compete, even against higher ranked opponents. You may ask, will his recent victory over Mpetshi Perricard give him the impetus to triumph over Tsitsipas? We shall see.
But for now, gathering my clairvoyant powers soaked in with years of talking about men swatting balls around, if I were a betting man, I'd compare it to a game of chess. Each testing the other's defense, trying to find an opening, an unforced error or perhaps a double fault. With all things considered, and please, don't hold me responsible if you decide to bet your entire savings or your mother's pearl necklace on this, one does have to favor Tsitsipas a bit - given the presumptuous title of favorite suits him just fine even if there is no love lost between him and Thompson.
Albert’s Prediction: Tsitsipas in 3 sets.