The semifinal matches at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati feature two very different matchups: we have one clash between two candidates to end the year ranked #1 and
ATP Cincinnati Semifinal Predictions
Frances Tiafoe vs Holger Rune
Head-to-head: first meeting
Both players are having great weeks here, returning to a Masters 1000 semifinal after a long time. For Tiafoe it would be a first final at this level, while Rune would be trying to win a second Masters 1000 title in his fourth final. It is a very difficult match to call, it should be a very close and tightly contested match decided by who plays the big points better. Rune’s superior experience in the late stages of these big events might give him a slight edge on paper, but it would not shock anyone if Tiafoe made it into the final on the back of a big serving performance and some clutch winners.
Prediction: Rune in 3
Alexander Zverev vs Jannik Sinner
Head-to-head: Zverev 4-1 Sinner
This is a match that might be pivotal in many ways; it could even potentially play a key role in deciding the year end #1, especially since the winner will be favored to take the title on Monday. On such a fast court as this one, the match should be dominated by the server, with a few key points here and there deciding the outcome. Neither has been getting great results lately and both could really use a big title here to get some momentum and confidence ahead of the US Open, so this is definitely a very important match for both players. Zverev might have a clear head to head advantage but those matches all occured before Sinner became the top player he is today. As things stand currently, this is a 50/50 matchup in most circumstances.
Prediction: Zverev in 3
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