Another crazy idea from Terence!

When analyzing a match involving Terence Atman, you often have to rely on a sort of intuition. I saw him practicing against Gaël Monfils two days ago, very motivated, which matches his good tournament in Miami. The main characteristic to look for in this emotional player is that intuitive feeling that we’ll see a good Terence here in Monte Carlo. On the other side, the American is a different, but important, story. He can be competitive even against players who are uncomfortable for him. He struggles with elements like feeling good in practice or adapting right from the first round, which is essential for gaining confidence and playing at a very different level throughout the tournament. His weaknesses include a one-dimensional game focused on serve and attack. Persistent defense or superior aggression can throw him off, as we saw against the young Spaniard Rodar. A solid French player who knows how to get the ball back relentlessly and has the forehand power needed to make the difference from the baseline would have an advantage in Monte Carlo. I didn’t see the American’s loss in the second round of qualifying, but a 6–2 in the second set makes me think he gave up against an Argentinian who was more consistent than in his previous tournaments. To sum up, I’m making the Frenchman my favorite and will adjust my positions based on the odds.