- Honestly, I’m having a hard time seeing how Zheng can hold up against Musetti in this match. Granted, the Chinese player eliminated Humbert without flinching, but he has already played 5 matches in 7 days with 108 games played. Meanwhile, Musetti has only played 2 matches in 10 days and arrives fresh.
- And above all, tactically, I’m having a hard time seeing how Zheng can really threaten Musetti. The Italian has only been beaten by Rafael Jodar this summer, a player that no one else has managed to stop. Since his return at the end of July, Musetti has won 4 of his 6 matches, and he has never dropped a single set when he has taken the lead.
- So yes, Zheng is playing at home and his baseline game is solid. But against a Musetti who seems completely impervious to pressure right now, I see him winning quite clearly, maybe even in straight sets. I’m betting 1u on the Italian at 1.72.
Good matches to all ♥️
