The grass court tune up to Wimbledon 2023 is an exciting short burst of tennis in a span of four weeks and so far it has been mighty interesting. The ATP Mallorca Open is a relatively new entrant on the tour but it has provided some exciting tennis this week. Only eight men remain with a great mix of dark horses and top seeds. As ever, we at LWOT preview and predict all four matches for you.
ATP Mallorca Quarterfinals Predictions
Lloyd Harris vs Pavel Kotov
Head to head – First Meeting
This is a matchup between a lucky loser and a qualifier who have both punched above their weight. Lloyd Harris plays a very aggressive brand of tennis and it has served him well. Pavel Kotov is relatively unheard of but the Russian looks exciting and this should be a tight one. Expect Kotov to showcase his talent but Harris has more experience at this level and he should scrape through.
Prediction: Harris in 3
Christopher Eubanks vs Arthur Rinderknech
Head to head – First Meeting
Christopher Eubanks has just managed to scrape through to win his two matches to reach the last eight and the American would feel the fatigue if he has to go the distance again. Arthur Rinderknech is a tall big server which gives him the slight edge right off the bat and the Frenchman post qualifiers has looked pretty solid here. Expect Rinderknech to dominate and reach the last four.
Predictions: Rinderknech in 2
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Yannick Hanfmann vs Feliciano Lopez
Head to head – Hanfmann 1-0 Lopez
Feliciano Lopez is turning out to be the story of the tournament thus far. The Spaniard is playing his farewell tournament and him choosing this tournament makes sense since grass is where his game stands tall and it will be no easy task to oust him. Yannick Hanfmann on the other hand has just taken out the top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in an entertaining three setter but the German should struggle against a serve and volley kind player. Lopez to continue his dream run.
Prediction: Lopez in 3
Adrian Mannarino vs Corentin Moutet
Head to head – First Meeting
It is lovely to see Adrian Mannarino doing well as the fourth seed here. The Frenchman’s game style and flat groundstrokes make him a very tough opponent for anyone especially best of three tennis on grass. Corentin Moutet has played well and his first two matches should make him confident about his chances here but Mannarino is experienced and since Moutet can’t out serve him, it is tough to see how Moutet can win this.
Prediction: Mannarino in 3
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