Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Sinner in straight sets.Anyone looking at this matchup between Jannik Sinner and Yannick Hanfmann is likely to say, with not a small dose of sarcasm, "Whoa, this is definitely a race between a thoroughbred and a donkey." No offense to Hanfmann, of course, who's had some shining moments on the court, listing a respectable record in his recent outings. However, against the hard-hitting Jannik Sinner - whose past scorecards might as well be a collection of straight set triumphs - it barely carries the weight of a feather.
Past face-offs between these two athletes suggest a rather lopsided narrative, with Sinner claiming victory in 6 out of 6 sets played against Hanfmann. Sinner has been unforgiving with his serves, a tall mountain against which Hanfmann must march, with nothing but a tennis racket and trailing tournament seed when compared to Sinner's numero uno status.
Most recently, Sinner's performance has varied from average to phenomenal, the latter of which perhaps best expressed in his clean sweep against Djokovic, a feat not accomplished with "love". And while Hanfmann managed to avoid playing an extra set in his last five matchups, one might argue it's more the flavor of the competition, than the spice of his skills.
Remembering that every match is a gamble of sweat and quick reflexes, it's interesting where our money - I mean, one's support - might drift more favorably towards.
Albert’s Prediction: Sinner in straight sets.