Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Mallorca match.
Just a month ago, Tallon Griekspoor got the better of Gabriel Diallo on the clay courts at Roland Garros (7:5, 7:6, 1:6, 6:3). Now, the pair face off again — this time on the grass in Mallorca, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. Interestingly, Tallon Griekspoor goes into this encounter as the underdog — let's take a closer look at why that’s the case.
Gabriel Diallo
Gabriel Diallo has emerged as one of the standout performers of the season. He clinched the title in ’s-Hertogenbosch, eliminating the likes of Karen Khachanov (ranked 19th) and Ugo Humbert (20th) en route. His fine form has carried into the Spanish swing as well. In the round of 16, he dispatched Laslo Djere, firing an impressive 10 aces. His serve has become a major weapon — he had matched that ace tally in the previous round, too.
Tallon Griekspoor
Tallon Griekspoor has only just returned from the injury he suffered at Roland Garros, and he’s had limited time to adapt to grass, having played just one match on the surface so far. He did get past Ethan Quinn (ranked 95th), but the performance was anything but assured (7:5, 6:4). His movement looked sluggish, and he gave up 10 aces — a vulnerability that Gabriel Diallo will be eager to capitalise on.
Gabriel Diallo vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction
While Tallon Griekspoor held the advantage on clay, grass is a notably faster surface — one that clearly plays to Diallo’s strengths. Add to that his current form, which is far stronger than that of Griekspoor, and the path forward seems clear. The momentum is firmly with the Canadian.
