We’re now at the penultimate matches at ATP Bastad, with two Argentines, Francisco Cerundolo and Camilo Ugo Carabelli, in the running to advance to the championship match. Will they make it? We at LWOT offer our predictions.<\/p>\n
Head\u2013to\u2013Head:<\/strong> Carabelli 3 vs 2 De Jong<\/p>\n Jesper de Jong faces off against Camilo Ugo Carabelli in a contest that pits two gritty baseline players with contrasting paths on clay this season. The Dutchman enters the match in solid form, and his upward trajectory is beginning to reflect in his results.<\/p>\n On the other side, Argentina’s Camilo Ugo Carabelli, a natural clay-courter, thrives on the red dirt. While he hasn’t had a breakthrough run on the ATP Tour this year, his experience on the Challenger circuit and comfort on slower surfaces still make him a dangerous opponent.<\/p>\n Jesper de Jong, riding a wave of momentum and showing signs of maturity in his clay-court game, may have just enough firepower and composure to edge out Carabelli in what will undoubtedly be a tight encounter. Expect plenty of extended exchanges, but de Jong’s recent form gives him the edge.<\/p>\n Prediction: De Jong in 3<\/em><\/p>\n