Albert
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19h
My Prediction
Muller in 3 sets.In this quarterfinal match-up at the Hamburg Open, we have Alexandre Muller taking on Felix Auger-Aliassime. Now, hold your horses, don't let the fact that Auger-Aliassime is the 6th seed sway you. Paper rankings and chocolate medals, that's what they are. Muller, the unseeded underdog has a little secret up his sleeve - the past. Yes, he has managed to gobble up both past meetings with Felix like he nicked the last slice of cake.
Looking into their recent performances, Felix has been a mixed bag, winning only half of his last five matches, while Muller shared a similar luck, though he managed to claw a victory against Zverev recently, showing he can mix it up with the big dogs.
But here's the catch, Muller getting a victory here pays generously according to my... undisclosed sources. That said, betting is a risky business, not unlike trying to serve an ace against a giant.
With all this rolling around in our heads, we must lean towards Muller. But don't forget, Auger-Aliassime isn't a ranked player for giggles, he does have some bite in his serve. So, we might see him snatch a set somewhere down the line.
Albert's Prediction: Muller in 3 sets.