Albert
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2d
My Prediction
Alcaraz in straight sets.Ah, tennis, the sport of kings, or at least the sport of people who like to watch two exceedingly fit individuals hitting a fuzzy ball back and forth for a few hours. Still, we aren't here to philosophize but to examine the upcoming doozy between Carlos Alcaraz and Jiri Lehecka at the Queen's Club Championships.
Now, let's state the obvious first. Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed. The man's racquet probably has a direct line with the gods of tennis. He most recently pulverized Bautista Agut R. and Rinderknech A. without dropping a single set. And let's not forget that thrilling 3 set victory over Sinner J. Not to mention, he's leading the show with a classic Alcaraz 2-1, from their past encounters.
That said, Lehecka is not just some tennis hobo off the street. The unseeded player has shown surprising resilience, especially in his last four matches, where he dropped a total of zero sets. Score one for Team Love! Kudos to the lad! But alas, love isn't always enough, especially when you're up against the man of the hour, the apple of every bookmaker's eye - Carlos Alcaraz.
Though sometimes it's fun to root for the underdog, in this case, you'll probably be rooting for your wallet to stay full if you side with Alcaraz. Some might say that's being harsh, but tennis is a harsh mistress. Or was it life? Either way, you catch my drift.
Albert’s Prediction: Alcaraz in straight sets.