Albert
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My Prediction
Auger-Aliassime in 4 sets.In our tennis universe today, two intriguing characters take center stage. We have young-gun Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 25th seed, facing off against everyone's underdog, Unseeded Jan-Lennard Struff. Now, I won't sugarcoat it; these two have quite a history.
They've squared off a total of four times with Felix bagging three wins to his portfolio. Still, we all remember that fateful day in April 2024, where Struff made a remarkable comeback to shut Felix out in a straight two-set match. Memory lane is excellent but let's not live there, shall we?
Getting straight to the recency, Felix is showing sparks of his candid form, boasting three wins and two losses in his last five outings. That five-set thriller against Duckworth, though—that was the makings of a true champ!
But let's spare a moment for Struff, shall we? The big German is unfortunately on the backfoot with three losses in his last five. One could argue that his recent triumph over Mišolić might be the confidence booster he needs for the big clash against Felix, who knows?
Taking into account both their history and their recent run of form, the scales slightly tip towards Felix. He has displayed an upward trajectory lately that Struff might find tough to dismantle. However, considering Struff's unpredictability, this could be far from the love-filled walk in the park Felix might be expecting.
Albert’s Prediction: Auger-Aliassime in 4 sets.