Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Zverev in straight setsMight I add, folks, that the upcoming clash between Alexander Zverev, our top seeded dynamo, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the 28th seed, is ripe with intrigue and flavor. History suggests a bit of a back and forth between these two, with Zverev leading two matches to Fokina's one in prior dust-ups. In life, and in tennis, history does have a tendency to repeat itself.
Of late, Fokina has shown some serious teeth, giving love to Borges, Rublev and Wawrinka, all in straight sets to boot. But we must remember he also took a trip to tin town courtesy of Khachanov and Alcaraz, and who would forget that while providing analysis?
Our man Zverev, on the other hand, could serve a tennis ball through a brick wall. His recent performance, flattening Bautista Agut, Shelton, Marozsan, Griekspoor, and Altmaier, attests to the strength of his game. Such strength isn't just enjoyed by the spectators but is surely a source of existential dread for his opponents.
With the round of 32 looming, an intriguing matchup indeed. But let's cut the chase. I'd venture to guess that Zverev's brute strength and blistering form might be a tad too much for Fokina's teeth to bite. Talk about biting off more than you can chew!
Albert's Prediction: Zverev in straight sets