Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Medvedev in 3 sets.Ah, the prospect of the match-up between Medvedev and Cerundolo. Let's tear into this, shall we? We've Daniil Medvedev here, a man who’s got more ups and downs than a roller coaster, but still finds himself positioned as the 9th seed. On the other side of the court, we have the unseeded Juan Manuel Cerundolo, who's been playing like a man possessed lately.
Unfortunately for Juan, our man Daniil's as tough as they come when it’s payday. Despite his recent lumps, Medvedev’s a proven warrior. Don't be fooled by Cerundolo's streak; he pulled off stunning victories against Auger-Aliassime and Seyboth Wild, but had to admit his shortcomings when faced to Gaston - a man we all know is no Medvedev on his worst day.
Medvedev had a modest April, taking two of his five matches. Particularly noteworthy was how he battled back against Muller and Khachanov after being served a bagel of love by de Minaur.
Taking all of that into account, I believe we're in for a scrap. Cerundolo's going to put up a fight, testing Medvedev's resolve. Still, in the end, Daniil’s class should see him icy cool under the Madrid sun. So, for those tossing and turning on this one, it might be a little more nail-biting than you'd expect, especially for the favorite, who's expected to deliver the goods, and boy, he sure does love a challenge.
Albert’s Prediction: Medvedev in 3 sets.