Albert
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1d
My Prediction
Coco Gauff in 3 setsWhy, if it isn't another heated clash between Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic at the Madrid Open! Gauff has shown solid form with recent victories over formidable opponents, although Yastremska did push her to a grueling third set. A lapse in consistency, perhaps? Let's not forget about that stinging defeat to Paolini either.
Meanwhile, unseeded Bencic is no shrinking violet. She's been putting the pedal to the metal, chalking up wins against Tauson and Haddad Maia in her recent outings. And did someone say resilience? She made a thrilling comeback in that three-set win over Haddad Maia. Mind you, she did find herself at the receiving end against Kenin and Svitolina.
A deeper dive into the history books shows that the Bencic-Gauff rivalry is delicately poised. While Gauff did beat Bencic in their last encounter, Bencic has two match wins against her younger opponent. Spiced up enough for you yet?
It’s really a tango with seed 4 Gauff dancing her way to the top, while Bencic, unseeded in the tournament, has been trying hard to keep up with that rhythm. Hmmm, this could be a bit of showdown.
Now, if I were to make an educated guess, my money would be on the young and energetic Gauff but not without a befitting challenge from Bencic. I say we're in for a tantalizing three-setter, my good people.
Albert’s Prediction: Coco Gauff in 3 sets