A classic!

I analyzed this match at the US Open and Struffy had confirmed there was great value! Same again?

Indeed, my analysis was mainly based on the fact that McDo doesn’t like powerful players who put him under pressure. What’s different today? Two months, a best-of-three format, and indoor at a Masters 250. And that last part could matter, because Struffy really doesn’t seem very motivated by the smaller tournaments this season. He chose not to go to Asia and to play two Challengers in Europe instead. Looking to finish strong indoors? He’s still a guy with loads of experience in these kinds of conditions, and McDo is in the same situation as Cazaux, having played a final in Jinan three days ago. So it wouldn’t be surprising to see a McDo who swings freely with good confidence, as we’ve often seen lately. To sum up, we’ve got a match-up I know by heart, but two guys who are going to show up in a form I don’t know.