Predictions
The finalists for this year’s ATP Delray Beach Open are 20-year-old Sebastian Korda and World No.35 Hubert Hurkacz. Will the 20-year-old American’s fairytale run here end with his first title? Or will the slightly more experienced Pole prevail? We share our thoughts on the upcoming Delray Beach Open final. ATP Delray Beach Open Final Prediction […]
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