Valentin Vacherot - Felix Auger Aliassime

For the third time in a row I am playing against Canada. We have already played three sets and I don't know where all this energy is coming from, but I think it's nearing the end. Vacherot has won 10 consecutive Masters tournaments in Peru, and even managed to defeat opponent after opponent in Shanghai Masters. But Canada has played 15 matches this month already, I doubt he can handle another one. If he hadn't broken down psychologically, he would have won. Muller had many chances to beat him, but Canada pulled through, it must be his lucky month. Vacherot is at the peak of his career, a local hero, with overwhelming support. The central court is full of light. This month alone, French hands have knocked out Bublik, Machac, Griekspoor, Rune, Djokovic, Lehecka, and Norrie. A multitude of top ten players.

It is very difficult to predict who will win this match, but I think we should see all 3 sets. FAA's main motivation to keep going is that if he reaches the final of this tournament, he is most likely secure a spot in the rankings. Vacherot, on the other hand, has shown impressive form and has a lot of confidence throughout his career. Both players dominate with their serves, Felix has played three sets in all three of his matches, but doesn't give many break points and wins 84% of points on his first serve, while Monaco consistently defends his games and has a good percentage of saved break points. Personally, I think Felix should win, but the battle will definitely not be easy, and both players could easily take a set or move towards tiebreaks.