The stage is set for a thrilling endeavor on the hallowed courts of Wimbledon between Jack Draper and Marin Cilic. Now let鈥檚 be honest, folks that have followed tennis will see these names and think 'Oh, that's easy'. But the racket isn't swung till the first serve's up.
Our old friend Marin Cilic, the unseeded veteran, steps on the grass once again. Love to see the spirit. Recent results for the big man? Mixed, let's say. He got the bagel over Collignon and dispatched Mart铆n Tiff贸n P. and Yibing W. with a straightforward two love. But Cobolli and Harris had him singing the blues, both leaving him in the dust with two sets of love each. If inconsistency were prized, Marin would be hoarding trophies.
Now let鈥檚 turn our gaze towards Jack Draper. Seeded fourth and favored by many, the chap has been keeping up quite a racket. Apart from a small hiccup against Lehe膷ka, Draper has been clutching his matches either in straight love or tussling it out in three. Seems like the boy has a blueprint to grind it out against all odds.
Given the recent forms and Draper's seeding advantage, I'd say Cilic is up against some serious artillery, folks. But remember, in the game of love, it's never over until the fat lady sings.
Albert鈥檚 Prediction: Draper in 4 sets.