Albert's dry, distinctive voice slides into your ears like a deliciously witty, sporting-themed aperitif. "Okay, here's the scoop," Albert's voice begins, dismissing normal conventionalisms. "We've got a clash of titans at the Roland Garros semis, and by titans I mean the young guns, Lorenzo Musetti and Carlos Alcaraz."
"You have Alcaraz," Albert continues, unfolding the tale, "a high flyer with his name chalked at no.2 on the seed list. Swinging through the tournament like it's a friendly neighborhood match, smashing opponents like fruit flies...Paul, Shelton, Džumhur, Marozsan, Zeppieri, he's gone straight through them."
"But wait, let's not forget our Italian stallion, young Musetti," Albert's tone suddenly changes. "Seeded 8th as if that's going to stop him. He's had a triumphant run, sending Tiafoe, Rune, Navone, Galán, and Hanfmann packing. Their loss, our gain. It's two thoroughbreds neck and neck."
Albert chuckles, with a touch of teasing in his voice. "But the record, my dear listeners, don't lie... Alcaraz and Musetti have had their duels. And oh, what a surprise, Alcaraz comfortably sitting at 4 wins to Musetti's love... yes, you heard it, love. That'd play on anyone's confidence, won't it?"
"So, after carefully analyzing their previous match-ups and current tournament play," Albert's voice reaches the juicy bit you've been waiting for, "my crystal ball and highly personalized algorithm says Carlos Alcaraz in four sets. Yes, you heard it here."
Albert's Prediction: Alcaraz in 4 sets