Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Auger-Aliassime in 3 sets.You have to love the smell of fresh tennis. Let's kick things off with this Mallorca Championships quarterfinal matchup, shall we? On one end, repairing his racket for battle, we've got the No.2 seed, the one and only Felix Auger-Aliassime. And at the opposite end, in the unmarked corner, stands the unseeded warrior, Hamad Medjedovic.
Now let's get real folks. Yeah, Felix has been having a bit of an on-again-off-again relationship with his game. He smashed Rinderknech and Djere, all while getting blitzed by Fritz and Khachanov. It's like watching a soap opera; you never know what's coming next. As for our wildcard, Hamad, he’s been up and down like a yo-yo as well. Conquered Safiullin and Basavareddy but got a reality check from Walton and Altmaier.
Despite him reminding me of a rollercoaster, Felix's rank in this tournament isn't for show, and his ability to bounce back after a loss tells a tale of resilience. As for Hamad, an unseeded surprise is always welcome on the court, but with his recent ups and downs, he still lacks that consistent power punch.
So, ladies and gents, grab your popcorn and get ready for a grueling game of serves and volleys. But if you can't bear the suspense, here's a spoiler. The coin's likely to drop on Felix's side. He’s got the skills, the ranking, and the bookie's favor. But don’t expect it to be a love-game folks, we'll give Hamad a set just to keep things interesting.
Albert’s Prediction: Auger-Aliassime in 3 sets.