Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Arnaldi in 3 sets.Don't adjust your hearing aids, folks. We have a head-to-head between Damir Dzumhur and Matteo Arnaldi here. I know what you're thinking - "Who seeded this tournament? My grandmother?" Well, wipe that smirk off your face, because these gents have shown some real spirit lately.
Arnaldi has been consistently sending shockwaves through the tennis community, most notably dispatching Djokovic in straight sets. Hey, even giants can take a tumble, right? This man seems to have an uncanny ability to make mountains crumble - or at least shrink a little.
Dzumhur, on the other hand, isn't out here playing candy crush. Notable victories against Baez and Bellucci show that; however, there is a consistent pattern of him winning in three sets. Sometimes, you like to see a guy savor his battles, and then other times, you just wish they'd close the deal.
Seed-wise, these two are evenly matched. Like comparing apples to… well, slightly smaller apples. But when you look at their recent performances, you might think the tournament committee mixed up the seedlings.
Though Dzumhur's tenacity shouldn't be underestimated, the smart money seems to lean towards Arnaldi taking this in 3 sets. He's the Italian Stallion, and we all know they run best in Roman arenas.
Albert’s Prediction: Arnaldi in 3 sets.