Honestly, the playing conditions in Chengdu seem rather favorable to big servers and players capable of quickly taking the initiative in the rally. With this high bounce due to the altitude, it should be a real advantage for those who know how to make good use of their first serve.
But be careful though, as the high humidity is likely to make the physical conditions very demanding. We’ll have to watch the players’ form throughout the tournament, as some could feel the effects.
On paper, defending champion Alejandro Tabilo has the weapons to perform well again. But this is no easy task, as Juncheng Shang and Alexander Zverev have also shown their level on this type of fast surface in the past. I would be very surprised not to see them play leading roles this week.
Good matches to all! 🎾
