
There is no mistaking his potential, but the mental side of his game appears to be letting him down (as it has with several of other Frenchmen in the recent past). The younger of the two, Ugo Humbert, currently sits just one place of his career-high ranking of world #30 but, unfortunately, he looks to be struggling to really make the leap into the upper echelons of the men’s game. The last singles match of the day on Court One in Rotterdam will be an all-French battle. This should be a fairly routine win for the rising Russian star.Įmbed from Getty Images Jeremy Chardy vs Ugo Humbert Giron is a solid baseliner and will do his best to remain competitive, but Rublev is a cut above the sort of opposition he is used to facing. To add to Giron’s woes, the Russian’s powerful game will only be helped by the indoor conditions at the ATP Rotterdam Open, with his flat groundstrokes and big serve likely to do damage that the 27-year-old American simply won’t be able to handle. In short, he is starting to become the real deal. The Russian has already helped to lead Russia to victory at the ATP Cup, and he followed that up by reaching the Australian Open quarterfinals. Truth be told, Andrey Rublev is perhaps even more threatening than most of his colleagues in the world’s top ten. Expect the singles match to go the same way.Įmbed from Getty Images Marcos Giron vs Andrey RublevĪfter qualifying for the event with wins over Tim van Rijthoven and Norbert Gombos, getting the world #8 in the opening round probably wasn’t Marcos Giron’s idea of a dream draw. But Khachanov beat Wawrinka in the first round of the doubles at the ATP Rotterdam Open in three sets. Indeed, it might just be one of the most even first-round matches you are likely to see at a tour-level event. With a close head-to-head which Wawrinka leads narrowly having won two of their three previous matches, there looks to be little between them. The fans would have a tough time to choose as both players are in good form.Still, on paper this is the match of the round, even if neither player is currently at their best. It will be a battle between Wawrinka's brutal backhand and Sinner's ferocious forehand. I expect the same tomorrow." said Stan ahead of the eagerly awaited semi-final. He is young and he can improve a lot, but he is already tough to beat, it was a tough match at the time of the US Open. He is playing powerful from the baseline on both sides. "I really think at that time he was playing really well. On the important points, I was serving quite good, and I’m happy to be in the semi-finals," said Sinner after winning a tough quarterfinal. "I just can say thanks for the wild card!.

In a thrilling quarterfinal, Sinner came out on top defeating Next-Gen sensation, Frances Tiafoe 6-3 3-6 6-3. The Frenchman, who was last year's runner-up, struggled to get rhythm. The Italian, who got a wildcard for this tournament, destroyed top seed Gael Monfils in the pre-quarterfinals. On the other hand, teen wonder Sinner has shown tremendous maturity in defeating some of the best players in the circuit. Menos de 22.5 para Total de Partidos 2-Opciones con la probabilidad de 55. 2 - 0 Karen Khachanov para Apuestas al Set con la probabilidad de 55. Though he lost the second set 7-6, he was clinical in the decider trouncing the Frenchman, 6-2. Karen Khachanov para el Ganador del Primero Set con la probabilidad de 75. The prediction is provided in good faith, but no earnings are guaranteed. This match preview represents the personal opinion of the author (FollowME). World number 47, Gilles Simon gave a great challenge in the quarterfinals but Stan stood strong converting five out of seven breakpoints. Karen Khachanov to take a set (Stake: 10) Odds: 2.12 at Pinnacle bet here Result: 0-3 LOST (-10 units) Odds as of published time and are subject to change. The Spaniard was in the driver's seat after he took the first set 7-6 but Wawrinka made a strong comeback, winning the next two sets 6-4, 7-6.

In the battle of veterans, Stan came out on top edging past Feliciano Lopez in three sets in the round of 16. The Swiss has shown terrific tenacity, even though he has played just two matches ahead of the semis in this tournament.

The three-time grand slam champion is back to competitive action after a quarter-final finish in the US Open. Interestingly, Wawrinka and Sinner practice together regularly in Monte Carlo.Sinner is the second youngest ATP tour semifinalist since Borna Coric at Basel in 2014.Wawrinka leads the head to head record, 1-0, against Sinner.Wawrinka has made the last four of a tournament for the second time this season after Rotterdam Open.Sinner has clinched two challenger titles in 2019.Sinner who was ranked 778 last year has jumped into the top 100 now.Antwerp throws up a scintillating semi-final as World number 18, Stan Wawrinka takes on 18-year old Jannik Sinner today.
