Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP London match.
Carlos Alcaraz has made it clear that he's chasing the world No.1 spot by the end of the season, and his presence in London underlines his intent. His next opponent is fellow Spaniard Jaume Munar, who has yet to show consistent form on grass courts.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz is in outstanding form on grass, winning 21 of his last 22 matches on the surface, a run that included lifting the Wimbledon title last year. He began his London campaign with a straight-sets win over Adam Walton, delivering 10 aces and winning 85% of points behind his first serve. In their two previous meetings, Alcaraz defeated Jaume Munar both times, comfortably covering the -4.5 game handicap on each occasion.
Jaume Munar
Jaume Munar has consistently struggled on grass, with only four wins in his last 15 matches on the surface. He progressed past Jordan Thompson in the opening round, but only after his opponent was forced to retire due to injury. His style of play—built around extended rallies and a lack of aggression on serve—doesn’t translate well to quick grass courts. One of the biggest red flags is his serve: since 2023, he has averaged six double faults per match.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jaume Munar Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz is dominant in every key area of the game. With a powerful serve, aggressive return game, and excellent movement around the court, he is unlikely to be troubled. Jaume Munar is not expected to offer much resistance and looks set for a heavy defeat, likely by a margin of six games or more.
