The 2024 edition of the ATP Montpellier Open is underway, with players looking to get their footing after the first Grand Slam of the year. As ever, we at LWOT preview and predict the matches scheduled for you, including Gael Monfils vs Flavio Cobolli. But who do you think will advance?
ATP Montpellier Day 3 Predictions
Constant Lestienne vs Bernabe Zapata Miralles
Head-to-head: First Meeting
Both players enter this tournament without any kind of momentum, and it is very difficult to pick a winner out of the two. Perhaps what may tilt this battle towards Constant Lestienne is that he might relish the home support, which can actually lead him to play well above his current level. Expect Bernabe Zapata Miralles to struggle on the faster courts and lose a tight three-setter to the Frenchman.
Prediction: Lestienne in 3
Dalibor Svrcina vs Alexander Shevchenko
Head-to-head: First Meeting
Dalibor Svrcina has done well to come through qualifying, but the Czech has been dealt a tricky opponent in the first round here. Alexander Shevchenko will be looking to forget a disastrous Australian Open. The Kazakh has a decent game to make him a dark horse this week, but a fast start is imperative. Expect Svrcina to struggle against the quality of Shevchenko.
Prediction: Shevchenko in 3
Flavio Cobolli vs Gael Monfils
Head-to-head: First Meeting
It is always a pleasure to see Gael Monfils play these days since the Frenchman is not likely to be around for much longer. He takes on a very motivated Italian, Flavio Cobolli, who went through qualifying and then progressed to the third round at the Australian Open. Expect a very tight three-setter, but the experience of Monfils should shine through here.
Prediction: Monfils in 3
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