Welcome to the thrilling world of Swedish Open semifinals. Have a dose of recent memories, the last three encounters between Francisco Cerundolo and Luciano Darderi are tipped towards Cerundolo with a slight edge, 2:1. Now, wouldn't it be downright thoughtless of us not to consider this?
Showcasing a rather robust performance recently, our sixth-seeded, bouncy-haired Italian, Darderi, has been tearing through the competition with three victories under his belt, although, a slight slump against Thompson did show up just two weeks prior. Might want to keep a special eye on that, for those of you who enjoy a bit of strategic analysis.
On the flip side, our South American sensation and top-seed, Cerundolo, displays a slightly inconsistent performance with recent signs of recovery. The man found his groove against Džumhur and Navone and will surely look to carry that momentum into this match. But have we not learned? Momentum can be a fickle friend.
Given the history and current forms, it seems our Argentinean friend, Cerundolo, enjoys a hint of superiority against Darderi, and, if past performance justifies future outcome, he might have his name written in the sky. But remember, in tennis, it's not just about the head, but also the feet and, more importantly, the love.
Albert’s Prediction: Cerundolo in 3 sets