Albert
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8d
My Prediction
Ruud in 3 sets.Pour yourself a cup of strong coffee, sports fans, because this is going to be a nail biter! We've got Casper Ruud, our fourth seed here at the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters, squared up against an unseeded Roberto Bautista Agut. Sounds like an easy win for Ruud on paper, right? But let's just hold the phone; Bautista Agut has already shown he can take down Ruud. Let's not forget that Halloween special back in 2024.
But before we notarize Bautista Agut's victory, the scales tilt considerably when we check out our players' recent histories. Ruud's had a bit of a mixed bag, his performances have alternated like a checkerboard. Bautista Agut? Well, if you were hoping for a fairy tale, you might want something with fewer trolls in the woods. Still, Bautista Agut had a recent win, serving love to Nakashima, so there's that.
Overall, Ruud is higher seeded for a reason and has a likelier chance to dance all the way to the bank.
However, as we very well know, in the unpredictable world of tennis, the ball is round and has a knack for bouncing both ways.
Albert’s Prediction: Ruud in 3 sets.