With or without Francisco?

We left Francisco Cerundolo on a horrible American tour. There are no other words: 5 poor matches including 3 defeats. The Argentinian is no longer there.

He also arrives with zero matches in Asia. His two victories in the Davis Cup and Laver Cup don't really mean much. What is significant for me is that he comes to do his M1000 and leaves. Otherwise he would have come to play matches in 250 before. His motivation speaks volumes. I don't blame him, because it can't be easy for an Argentinian to have to travel so far and so often. But it’s the hard law of tennis! Can we bet on McDonald's with our eyes closed? Especially not, because the Argentinian remains unpredictable and can play at an excellent level, even on fast surfaces! (He beat McDonald's on grass this season). But god, it lacks matches, rhythm and motivation. This is the 3rd Asian tournament for McDonald who loses, almost tied, against Khachanov and Dimitrov...