{"id":57852,"date":"2023-07-07T14:07:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-07T18:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=57852"},"modified":"2023-07-07T14:07:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T18:07:35","slug":"wimbledon-day-6-mens-predictions-tiafoe-dimitrov","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2023\/07\/07\/wimbledon-day-6-mens-predictions-tiafoe-dimitrov\/","title":{"rendered":"Wimbledon Day 6 Men’s Predictions Including Frances Tiafoe vs Grigor Dimitrov"},"content":{"rendered":"

Well, we’re finally back on schedule at Day 6 of this year’s Wimbledon Championships, with only eight men’s matches on Saturday’s schedule. As always, we here at LWOT will share our thoughts on all of the matches with you. We split the eight matches between this and a second article–featuringCarlos Alcaraz vs Nicolas Jarry<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Shane Black, Jordan Reynolds, and Andreas Pelekis. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n

Wimbledon Day 6 Men’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Alexander Zverev vs Matteo Berrettini<\/h4>\n

Shane:<\/em>
\nAlexander Zverev and Matteo Berrettini square off in a battle of former top-six-ranked players who have suffered the injury bug over the past 12 months. Zverev leads the head-to-head 4-1, but this will be their first meeting on the grass (Berrettini\u2019s best surface). The Italian is rounding his way into form and will have the offensive consistency to hit through Zverev.
\nPrediction: Berrettini in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nThis is an interesting one. There were question marks around how both these players would perform after the injury issues they\u2019ve had. Berrettini in particular has surprised with his level. I think he will win again at the tournament he loves so much.
\nPrediction: Berrettini in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Andreas:<\/em>
\nA great toss up match, with both competitors redeeming themselves after a difficult 2023. Berrettini has played slightly better tennis so far, and he had to take out the very tough Alex De Minaur to reach this stage. On the other hand, Zverev edged past his first two opponents, dropping a set against Watanuki and relying on his B-level. It could come down to whoever serves better, as both players can regularly fire 135mph+ serves. The Italian is more of a grass-court specialist, and the 2021 Wimbledon finalist hasn\u2019t lost a match since his final defeat to the unbeatable Djokovic.
\nPrediction: Berrettini in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

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Daniil Medvedev vs Marton Fucsovics<\/h4>\n

Shane:<\/em>
\nDaniil Medvedev gets a tricky Round 3 match against Marton Fucsovics. The Hungarian is 7-1 on the grass this season. The Hungarian\u2019s returning prowess will bother Medvedev, but I still see the Russian having the decisive advantage in any rally lasting more than five shots.
\nPrediction: Medvedev in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nMedvedev has also slipped somewhat under the radar, but was very good against Adrian Mannarino, who beat him a few weeks ago. Fucsovics is a Wimbledon<\/a> quarterfinalist and has a tricky playing style. He will make it difficult for Medvedev but it won\u2019t be enough.
\nPrediction: Medvedev in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Andreas:<\/em>
\nMedvedev definitely lost a lot of weight from his shoulders after easily dispatching Mannarino in three sets, a matchup that Mannarino triumphed in three weeks ago. That should open up the draw for Medvedev, as he is yet to make a quarterfinal appearance at Wimbledon. Fucsovics is the kind of player that subsides against Top 10 opposition; while he did stun Fritz earlier this grass court season, the American has frankly been in terrible form. The Russian should win this straightforwardly.
\nPrediction: Medvedev in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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