So maybe?

And what if Kecma won this tournament as a tribute to his grandmother...

A bit of a survivor from his first two rounds but still playing at a very high level, Miomir Kecmanovic seems a bit blessed in this tournament. He still hasn’t fully cleaned up his little lapses on important points, but at least it’s no longer as much of a problem as before. And that’s such a crucial factor going into a match that often gets decided in money time, given Ben Shelton’s quality on serve. As for Ben, he’s probably still a bit worn out from his match against Adrian Mannarino. The Frenchman pushes him to the limit, even more so indoors with the low bounce. Those tough wins are important in a tournament, and I think Ben is going to build on that. I also think Ben’s style isn’t exactly what Kecma likes facing: he’s a good counterpuncher, sure, but he also needs rhythm. But at these odds, I just can’t back the American…