Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP London match.
Following Jannik Sinner’s early elimination in Halle, Carlos Alcaraz narrowly avoided a similar upset in London. After a dramatic comeback against Jaume Munar, the Spaniard now faces Arthur Rinderknech, who has yet to register a win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz needed some time to find his rhythm on grass following his triumph at Roland Garros. Nevertheless, under pressure, he showed mental fortitude, rallying from a 4:5 deficit in the third set to overcome Jaume Munar. Since 2023, Alcaraz has won 23 out of 24 matches on grass, solidifying his reputation as one of the surface's most consistent performers. He also captured the title in London two years ago, defeating Arthur Rinderknech along the way.
Arthur Rinderknech
Arthur Rinderknech has had to battle through this tournament, going to tie-breaks in three of his four sets so far. However, facing Carlos Alcaraz presents a different challenge. The Frenchman will need to rely more heavily on baseline exchanges, rather than leaning on his serve. His ground game lacks the versatility to pose a serious threat to Carlos Alcaraz. This is the first time Rinderknech has advanced beyond the second round in London, having previously been eliminated at that stage.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Arthur Rinderknech Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz is expected to reduce the number of unforced errors that nearly cost him in the previous round. He has already beaten Arthur Rinderknech twice, including once on grass. A straightforward win for Carlos Alcaraz is likely, with a margin of at least five games.
