If you're looking for an exciting tennis match, this upcoming matchup at the China Open between the spirited Madison Keys and the unseeded underdog, Sara Sorribes Tormo, will certainly deliver.
Madison Keys had some heart-stopping moments on her way to the Round of 64, with two particularly interesting finishes where she managed to pull off a tie at one set apiece against Stearns P. and Paolini J. That aside, it's worth noting our lady still managed a sound defeat against Mertens E., albeit there also have been some solid wins against Joint M. and Siniaková K.
Sara Sorribes Tormo, on the other hand, has been sweeping through her recent matches like a whirlwind, securing decisive wins against Gao X., Sönmez Z., and Hartono A. Sure, she stumbled a little against Šrámková R., but bounced back pretty quickly showing Fett J. that she still had love left in her game.
But let's not forget, Madison Keys is seeded 18 and that carries its own weight. Seedings tend to show favoritism, and being unseeded, Sorribes Tormo really has a mountain to climb. Keys has shown she has the skills and determination to rise through the ranks, while Sorribes Tormo, though no slouch, doesn't have that particular numerical feather in her cap.
Bearing all this in mind, safe bets aren't always the most thrilling, but they often tend to be the most sound. If I were pushed for a guess (and given my paycheck, I suppose I am), Madison Keys is looking pretty tough to beat – Sorribes Tormo will need to put on quite a performance to net victory from this one.
Albert’s Prediction: Keys in 3 sets