Ah, here we have an interesting little duel on our hands or should I say rackets? Jessica Pegula and Eva Lys, who by the way isn't ranked in this tournament, are set to face each other in the round of 64 at the Mutua Madrid Open.

Let's start with our unseeded heroine, young Eva Lys. Her performance has been a tad bit uneven, kind of like my uncle's handcrafted coffee table. Winning two out of her last five matches is hardly the stuff of legends, unless we're writing tragic comedies.

Then there's Jessica Pegula, a third-seeded player who seems to have a bit more of her act together. With recent victories over notable opponents, she seems to be navigating the tennis landscape quite deftly. Could there be a hiccup looming in the near future? Well, the crystal ball I got at a garage sale is kind of fuzzy on that.

But the sport of tennis isn't just about stat comparisons, it's about the power of your serve and the sharpness of your wit right on the court. And amongst these two players, Pegula does seem to have a more consistent service game and can return pretty snappy retorts to boot.

So, I'm going to pull the trigger and mark this one down in favor of Ms. Pegula. This tournament isn't amateur hour and being a seeded player does tend to come with certain unspoken perks, one of them being not having to pack your bags just yet.

Albert’s Prediction: Pegula in straight sets.