Expectations too high?

Everyone got excited after Stricker's big US Open but since then it's been 0 wins and 5 losses, ouch.

A return home which could do him good and revive him, indoors at home against a qualified guy is the perfect match to move forward, right? On paper yes but watch out for the Lebanese Hassan who is currently on fire and could spring a surprise. He had already qualified last week for the main draw in Stockholm and repeated the feat in Basel! With a big first, a pacey game and notable game intelligence (interesting angles and a good hand), if he continues on this momentum he has his place in the top 100. 28 years old and few references at this level but given his last weeks he deserves it and perhaps he is turning a corner, we saw it with Lestienne last season for example.