As I look at the upcoming clash between Lorenzo Sonego and Alexander Zverev, it feels somewhat like watching a race between a greyhound and a dachshund, with Zverev being the spry greyhound of course. Not to knock Sonego, he's shown us some sparkle in his recent match against Struff. But when you're lined up against Zverev, my friends, I believe sparkle just doesn't cut it. Zverev has the winning history over Sonego, shutting him out of love in their past two matchups. He's been playing like a well-oiled machine recently, toppling opponents like a domino artisan on a caffeine high.
Sonego on the other hand, has been as inconsistent as a drunken line dancer. He scored a good win against Struff but seems to be struggling to keep the ball in play against most of his recent opponents. The fact that he's unseeded in this tournament while Zverev is seeded second further highlights the steep uphill battle Sonego has. And we're at the Halle Open, folks, not a hill climbing competition.
If you're laying bets on this one, don't be spinning your roulette wheel of fortune in Sonego's direction. Given the current form, and past records, I'm predicting this will be as one-sided as a pancake. Get your butter and syrup ready because here is my prediction...
Albert's Prediction: Zverev in straight sets.