Stefanos without any problem?

The Greek is scaring everyone this week and goes into this semifinal as a heavy favorite. It's a match that could fire up Shevchenko, but is that enough to see him come out on top?

Another big test won by Tsitsipas today against Rinderknech. The Greek has just put together three solid wins against opponents who are usually quite dangerous for him. Maybe the hardest part is behind him. In any case, this semi-final seems less tricky for him. Because Shevchenko’s game is normally a bit less difficult for Tsitsipas to handle. The Kazakh isn’t going to rush him too much. He’s going to build his points, put some pace into the rallies, and try to hurt him when the opportunity arises. He’s not a player who rushes as much as Rinderknech, for example. Which should give the Greek enough time to impose his own rhythm and especially to run around his backhand.

I’m going to talk about the Kazakh’s good week, where he’s mainly been clinical, with two clutch wins today against Stricker and then against Halys. I don’t think playing two matches in the same day is a real problem for him, given that the matches weren’t super physical. He should be fine for tomorrow. He’s still a player who can catch fire over the course of a week and who often has a real shot as a big underdog, which will be the case tomorrow. If we add the fact that he’s been very clutch in his first matches, then yes, he has the posture of a guy who has nothing to lose, who has huge odds, and who could once again clutch a tie-break or take his chance at the end of sets.

I give a big edge to Tsitsipas in this match, both in terms of match-up and level. I see a Greek who’s rolling, gaining more and more confidence, and getting a match-up that’s a bit more comfortable for him again. Logically, he should come out on top.