Albert
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My Prediction
Michelsen in 3 setsIf you're searching for some thrilling tennis showdown, you're very much on the right track with the upcoming Stuttgart Open matchup featuring a hint of David and Goliath. Justin Engel, unseeded yet passionate is going to rally against the 7th seed, the more reliable Alex Michelsen.
Engel hasn't exactly been setting the court ablaze in recent matches. His most recent victory over Duckworth was a titanic struggle but was quickly followed by a clean sweep at the hands of Rublev. His sporadic results, peppered with victories and defeats are perhaps less than encouraging.
On the other side of the net, we have Mr. Michelsen, apparently on a hot streak with a recent triumph over Monfils. However, keep your hats on folks, he hasn't been immune to upsets with defeats against Cerundolo and Borges. His somewhat chequered record in the regular season hasn't spared him but he shines brighter than Engel on the tournament's seeding.
Now, tennis isn't a game measured just by recent victories, but rather the ability to sustain consistency. And when digging deeper into Engel's play, he has shown less resilience against top-tier competition.
So if you're aiming for cautious bet, Michelsen, the 7th seed with a bit more glam in his game would be your man. I'm looking at a victory that's probably not going to be in straight sets given Engel's uncanny knack of throwing in a surprising performance once in a while, but I'm predicting Michelsen to come out on top.
Albert’s Prediction: Michelsen in 3 sets