Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Fils in 3 sets.
Now, let's break down this amusing dance of the tennis titans between Arthur Fils and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Fils is no stranger to Tsitsipas' style of play and has seen victory against him twice in the past. Reading Tsitsipas' game might as well be a night-time novel for Fils at this point. To add to Tsitsipas’ woes, his recent performance has been fluctuating more than a seesaw on caffeine.
However, let's give Tsitsipas some credit. For reasons as variable as the Italian weather, Tsitsipas is no slouch. Kid's got some charm on the court and has a seed higher than Fils in this tournament, a fact that he probably has inked on his bedroom ceiling to remind himself every night.
On the other side, Fils, with his recent roller-coaster ride of wins and losses, is apparently the bookmaker's sweetheart for this matchup. It's as if he's the good old, reliable station wagon that everyone trusts to get the job done.
Taking all these shenanigans into account, it's clear as a freshly re-strung tennis racket that Fils should end the day with notes of victory in tow. It won't be an all-out love affair, though. Expect the young Greek, Tsitsipas, to throw in some saucey shots to keep things interesting.
Albert’s Prediction: Fils in 3 sets.