Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Alcaraz in straight setsLet's dive deep into the court of Roland Garros in this round of 16 showdown between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz, shall we? Overview glance and it becomes crystal clear; this battle is akin to William Tell trying to shoot an apple off his son's head, not missing, mind you.
Carlos Alcaraz, seeded 2nd, has had a satisfying run in this tournament with victories sprouting like grapes in a vineyard. With wins over Džumhur, Marozsan, Zeppieri, Sinner, and Musetti, this chap enjoys the spoils of the sport. Two out of two victories against our good sport Shelton, Alcaraz stands valiant like a gladiator waiting to salvo yet another competitor.
On the flipside, Ben Shelton, the underdog, has tangoed with defeat more often than he'd like. Seeded 13th, the chap has scored a victory over Gigante and a hard-earned win over Sonego after grappling through five strenuous sets. However, he's been sent packing twice in a row by Munar and Mensik, a shadow that looms ominously over his journey.
You ask for a prediction, I say there's about as much suspense in this matchup as in a Scooby-Doo rerun. Comparing Shelton to Alcaraz is like comparing a school play to Broadway. Alcaraz is perfectly glazed and roasted to perfection, while Shelton seems like he's still in the oven.
Albert’s Prediction: Alcaraz in straight sets