This week’s tournament in Los Cabos didn’t exactly feature a star-studded field, as one might expect from an ATP 250 event played in Mexico the week after Wimbledon. However, arguably the two biggest names in the draw, Andrey Rublev and Denis Shapovalov, are still hunting for a title. But first, they have to get through some tricky semifinal matchups. But who will advance to the ATP Los Cabos final?
ATP Los Cabos Semifinal Predictions
Denis Shapovalov vs Adam Walton
Head-to-head: Shapovalov 1-0 Walton
Shapovalov won with relative ease when the pair faced off in Indian Wells earlier this year, and he is indeed the far more talented player of the two, with significantly higher potential. However, he’s also highly inconsistent and prone to awful performances and losses on any given day, so Walton definitely has a chance here if he can stay solid. With that said, there is no doubt that if Shapovalov plays anywhere close to what he is capable of, he will reach the final here and have the chance to regain some momentum in a season that has been extremely disappointing following his title in Dallas.
Prediction: Shapovalov in 2
Andrey Rublev vs Aleksandar Kovacevic
Head-to-head: Kovacevic 1-0 Rublev
Rublev is usually rock-solid in smaller ATP events. Still, he lost to Kovacevic in the semifinals of Montpellier earlier this year, when he was the favorite to win the title. That said, he has shown signs of improvement lately after a rough start to the season, and there’s a reason he has been a mainstay in the top 10 for so long despite never having reached a Slam semifinal. He tends to be very consistent in best-of-three events and takes advantage of opportunities when they present themselves. Kovacevic will have a chance if he can play his best, but Rublev should ultimately be too strong and prevail.
Prediction: Rublev in 3
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