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My Prediction
Bautista Agut in 3 setsIt's an intriguing match-up coming straight at you from the Mallorca Championships Round of 16. On one side, we have Roberto Bautista Agut, with his dependable and predictable style, seeded 7th in this competition. On the flip side, Bernard Tomic graces the joint, unseeded but bringing a whole lot of unpredictability to the table.
Bautista Agut, arguably the gifted grubber, has seen an impressive streak lately. He scrapped through some victories, conquering the likes of Etcheverry, Rune, Mensik, and Borges, albeit in a bit stubborn three-set contests. He's only dropped a lone game to Alcaraz, making him the clear favored.
Bringing the storm, though, is our man Tomic. He's displaying some unpredictable but tantalizing tennis recently. He pulled the rug from under Hijikata and Kovacevic recently, delivering solid performances. There's clearly a chip on his shoulder about his May loss to Quinn, but his recent performances prove he's found his moxie.
Judging the proceedings from the sideline, Tomic might just be the jester in this match-up, while Bautista Agut is the executive. With Bautista Agut's steady record and Tomic's sudden surge but inconsistent drive, the scales seem to tip in favor of Bautista Agut here. But I must say, Tomic wouldn't go down without a fight, forcing Bautista Agut to earn every point.
So, without further ado, prepare for no love lost between these players, but here goes my prediction:
Albert's Prediction: Bautista Agut in 3 sets
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