Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Tsitsipas in 3 sets.Alright, let's cut to the chase. We have a thrilling matchup on the cards here at the Barcelona Open BancSabadell. It's Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Sebastian Korda. Now, a glance at the tournament seed might make you think this is a foregone conclusion. We got Tsitsipas, our handsome number 3 seed, up against Korda, who's unseeded like a grape at a wine tasting. Easy match, right? Well, hold onto your hats, folks, because it isn't that cut and dried.
See, these two met recently on March 23rd, where Korda performed a bit of a magic trick and made Tsitsipas disappear in just 2 straight sets. Quite the eyebrow raiser, isn't it? However, let's not forget that earlier this tournament, Tsitsipas served up something fierce and had sweet wins against Opelka, Borges, and Thompson, showing that he's still got some fire in his belly.
Korda, however, seems to be swinging a bit like a pendulum. Wins against Arnaldi and Monfils, with losses against Lehečka and Djokovic, show inconsistency that could see him tripping over his own shoelaces.
So where does that leave us? Well, while Korda might have won their last dance, Tsitsipas has the stats, the seeding, and the smashing recent form on his side. Throw in that I don't swap my lucky penny for a dollar and you might know where this is going.
Albert’s Prediction: Tsitsipas in 3 sets.