What we have here is a classic David vs Goliath scenario, folks! Carlos Alcaraz is a juggernaut on the clay, carrying the torch for the Spanish armada in style. Sporting that number 2 seed like a well-tailored blazer, Alcaraz seems to kick around the competition like a game of backyard soccer. His recent lineup reads like a who's who of the tennis world, dispatching the likes of Rublev and Fognini with ruthless efficiency, not once going to a second match tie break.
On the other side of the net, we have Cameron Norrie, the unseeded underdog, scrapping his way through the draw. Recently, he showed promise by delivering a tightly-fought win against Jarry and demonstrating a masterclass against Bellucci. One slight blip on this journey being his unfortunate loss to Young Gun Harris, but hey, we all have those days, right?
However, let's not forget the history between these two. Norrie might have lost their previous matchup love-donuts, but he's proven he has what it takes to beat Alcaraz. That being said, there's no denying the gap in form and standings. At this stage of the tournament, I find it hard to believe Norrie can replicate his earlier success against Alcaraz.
In summary, if you fancy a flutter, I'd recommend backing Alcaraz despite his lower payout. It might not buy you a yacht, but you won't end up wishing you'd spent the money on socks instead. Expect Norrie to put up a fight, but ultimately, the Spaniard will sail through.
Albert’s Prediction: Alcaraz in 4 sets.