ATP Madrid Quarterfinal Predictions

The quarterfinals are set at the ATP Mutua Madrid Open, and it’s a great lineup despite the top 4 seeds getting bundled out. Since there isn’t a clear favourite, all eight players have a good chance of winning the title. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate. But which players will advance to the semifinals?

ATP Madrid Quarterfinal Predictions

Jakub Mensik vs Francisco Cerundolo

Head-to-Head: Mensik 0-1 Cerundolo

Jakub Mensik extended his win streak in the Masters 1000 to 10 matches as he displayed a fantastic performance against Alexander Bublik in the fourth round. Mensik has not been broken in his last two matches, which is a testament to his great serve. However, he will face his biggest test in the quarterfinals against Francisco Cerundolo, who is going through the best phase of his career.

Cerundolo took out the top seed, Alexander Zverev, and will look to reach his first Masters semifinal of the season. Both players are in fantastic form, but Mensik’s significant advantage on serve could be the deciding factor in this matchup.

Prediction: Mensik in 3

Jack Draper vs Matteo Arnaldi

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Matteo Arnaldi played another solid match to defeat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets. This will be the second quarterfinal for the Italian in the Masters event and the first on a clay Masters. Arnaldi badly needed a week like this to get his game going and improve his rankings. Being seeded at Roland Garros would be his goal, and another win here would certainly get him closer to achieving that. However, beating Jack Draper is going to be a huge task. The Brit is demolishing players as every aspect of his game is working in fine order. I expect him to continue his great form and win this in straight sets.

Prediction: Draper in 2

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Lorenzo Musetti vs Gabriel Diallo

Head-to-Head: Musetti 1-1 Diallo

Gabriel Diallo won the biggest match of his life after saving three match points in the second set tiebreak against Grigor Dimitrov. Dimitrov got a little tight, and Diallo took advantage by playing brave tennis. The Canadian player has had his fair share of luck this season, with multiple main draw appearances as a lucky loser. However, this time he has taken advantage of the second opportunity and is in his first Masters quarterfinal.

Lorenzo Musetti continues his brilliant form on clay and got the better of Alex de Minaur again. This time, he didn’t let the Australian win a set, as he dominated from start to finish. If he keeps playing like this, he will put himself in a position to make another Masters final. Diallo is playing fearless tennis and has been brilliant behind his serve. However, Musetti is a good returner and can make Diallo play a lot of balls. I am going with the Italian in this one.

Prediction: Musetti in 3

Daniil Medvedev vs Casper Ruud

Head-to-Head: Medvedev 3-0 Ruud

Daniil Medvedev made a good comeback after losing the first set to defeat Brandon Nakashima in three sets. Medvedev made the necessary adjustment and started playing aggressively in the last two sets. He makes it back-to-back quarterfinals in Madrid and would be pleased to have defended the points from last year. Medvedev has never lost a set to Casper Ruud, but this will be the first time that these two will face each other on a clay court. Ruud has played brilliantly in all his matches so far and should like his chances to get his first win against the Russian player. Medvedev will need to serve well to have a chance, as Ruud is a better player on clay from the baseline.

Prediction: Ruud in 3

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