Albert
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16h
My Prediction
De Jong in 3 setsJump into your Versace track pants, because we've got a thrilling game coming up between Jesper de Jong and Alexander Shevchenko. It's like watching a pair of unseeded watermelons in a fruit-basket free-for-all.
On one side of the court, we got Jesper de Jong. His recent track record is something like a toboggan ride, thrilling, dangerous and occasionally finding himself with his face in the snow. He's out here proving he knows what love means, to serve and be served. While he steadily traded wins and losses, his last victory against Mayot hints at his resilience, but squaring off against Seyboth Wild was just like a dear caught in the headlight.
On the other side, 'Love-all' Alexander Shevchenko poses a formidable threat. His record, too, is a waltz of wins and losses, but his recent back-to-back victories against Fucsovics and Ficovich are as classic as an espresso in the morning. However, his loss against Mayot, the same player De Jong bested, spices up the plot a bit.
Today, like a well-aged wine, my money's on the Dutchman, Jesper de Jong, who appears to be coming into this snazzy Italian tournament with a slight edge. Shevchenko may have momentum, but De Jong beating an opponent that defeated Shevchenko has the writing on the wall.
Albert's Prediction: De Jong in 3 sets