Ancic - Lapentti N

The Final.
It promises to be a fierce battle and a very likely over.
Both players demonstrate good serving skills. Paul relies on his first serve, strong volleys and quick first strike after the serve.
Cerundolo is no longer just considered a clay court player, he has significantly improved his serving. After the first serve, he often takes initiative with his forehand, which is his strong side and works exceptionally well against Paul in their previous matches.
Head-to-head score is 5:2 in favor of Cerundolo. Three times they played on grass and all three matches went to three sets. Overall, all of their matches were tight.
It is truly difficult to envision a scenario where one of them could dominate and win easily today. Both their current form and head-to-head record suggest a fierce battle. This is Cerundolo's first ATP 500 final in his career. In finals, players often play more cautiously and with grass courts, it is less common to see breaks. Which often leads to tie-breakers. And that only increases the chances for an over.