In this thrilling Wimbledon matchup, we've got Gael Monfils, an unseeded underdog, against the 18th seed Ugo Humbert. Hollywood could not have scripted a better game, folks.
Now, let's delve into the nitty-gritty. History winks at us with this matchup - their previous encounters lean in favor of Monfils who's two for three against Humbert. Though it may seem a solid basis to lean on Monfils, playing devil's advocate here, the World No.1 seed does love a chase.
Recently, Humbert has been feeling the gusts of victory a tad closely, winning two matches, albeit he dropped one set to Brooksby. On the other hand, Monfils has been on a losing streak that would make even the most ardent fan shiver.
Now the big question - who is going to take this one? The unseeded battler against the odds, or the 18th seed with the favor of the bookies? Humbert might've lost a previous battle, but the winds of change could be blowing in his favor. Don't hold your breath, folks. Tennis is a cruel mistress, sometimes even to the favored ones.
Albert’s Prediction: Humbert in 4 sets.