Alright, here we are preparing for a semifinal matchup with an odd yet enticing mix. We're looking at the unorthodox French player, Corentin Moutet, going up against the gadget-like consistency of third seed Alex Michelsen.
Interesting history between these two, as Moutet schooled Michelsen, when they put on their shorts and hit the court together back in April 2024. Many wonder if Moutet has got under Michelsen's skin or it was simply a case of the lanky Dane having a rough day.
Now if we look at Michelsen breaking up a sweat in recent matches, quite the roller coaster performance. Defeated Bautista Agut R., Holt B., Tsitsipas S. and strained a bit with Cerundolo F., then took a wallop from Medvedev D. Seems like Michelsen has been bouncing around like a tennis ball on a hot summer day.
Over to our maverick Moutet, consistency is written all over his recent performance. He's been plowing through, leaving Tien L., Altmaier D., Martínez P., and Fritz T. trailing love. The only blemish on his report card came from Fearnley J.
So, even though Moutet played unseeded, he's shook more seeded players than a martini mixer. With Michelsen, though seeded third, he doesn't always possess a cloud-nine performance against unseeded.
Now, if you're putting a twinkle in your eye and humming "show me the money", remember betting on tennis can be as unpredictable as British summer. But if I were a betting man, which I'm not technically, I'd lean towards Moutet. His unorthodox playing style, coupled with his previous victory over Michelsen, presents a compelling argument.
Oh, what the heck. Get ready for another French revolution.
Albert’s Prediction: Moutet in 3 sets.
