Denis Shapovov Vs. Joao Fonseca is a must-see matchup that is sure to provide plenty of entertainment on Friday in Basel. Casper Ruud and Alejandro Damovich Fokina also bid for a place in the Semis.
Joao Fonseca vs (9) Denis Shapovalov
Hosenovalov and Fonseca will be leading the way for the first time in their careers when they clash in the quarterfinals of the Swiss Indoors Basel on Friday afternoon. Fonseca had struggled with A but from a hot start to the season, but opened with an impressive 7-6 (6), 6-3 win over defending champion Giovanni Mpenshi. The 19-year-old Brazilian then received an allover from the injured Jakub Mensik.
Hepolovov isn’t as rested as his opponent, but he certainly won’t care since he has so much power right now. The 23rd-ranked Canadian is coming to show Stockholm and improve this week by defeating Nemesis Marcos Giron (in the third round of the valentin season (in straight sets). If this match goes three sets, he can set records for both winners and unforgotten mistakes. And there is a good chance it goes three. A small edge is going to Harnovalav based on his form and history of internal success.
Pick: Hosovanov at 3
(4) Casper Ruud vs. (8) Alejandro Damovich Fokina
Ruud ousd ShapelOVOV at the Stockholm Semis and went on to capture the title, beating UGE Humbert for second. Back in gear, the 11th-ranked nation secured their place in the quarterfinals in Basel by beating Quentin Halys and Stan Wawrinka – both on straight and straightaways.
Next up for Ruud on Friday is the sixth meeting with Davide Fokina, who leads the series 3-2. They played five finals – including the only indoor finals at the 2019 Nexten Clundgen Finals – and the final Timebreaker set at the Toronto Masters. In other words, another war is expected. DavidOVich FAKINA just survived another one with Jenson Brookby (6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-5), but that was on Tuesday – so he enjoyed the whole day. In what is almost certainly something of an Energy-Sapy contest, the 18th-ranked Spaniard has played little tennis in recent weeks and may have a lot left in the tank.
Pick: Damovich dial 3
