Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Stuttgart match.
Lorenzo Sonego will be aiming to recover after a series of early eliminations this season. For Quentin Halys, this tournament offers a key chance to sharpen his grass-court game ahead of Wimbledon and maintain the momentum from his solid run at Roland Garros.
Quentin Halys
Quentin Halys arrives in Stuttgart in strong form following an impressive clay-court campaign. He reached the third round at Roland Garros, where he pushed Holger Rune to five sets in a closely fought contest. Historically, Halys has produced solid results on grass—over the last two seasons, he’s posted seven wins against just two defeats on the surface. His powerful serve remains a major asset, averaging 18 aces per match on grass.
Lorenzo Sonego
Lorenzo Sonego began the season brightly by reaching the Australian Open quarter-finals. However, his form has declined significantly since then. In half of the 12 tournaments he has entered this year, he has been eliminated in the opening round. His clay-court performances have been especially poor, with just one win in six matches. His grass-court record is also disappointing—just five wins from 12 matches over the past two years, including three straight second-round eliminations.
Quentin Halys vs Lorenzo Sonego Prediction
At this stage, Quentin Halys looks the more complete player: in better form, more comfortable on the surface, and executing a clear tactical game. Lorenzo Sonego is currently off his rhythm, and his vulnerabilities are especially evident on grass. A win for the Frenchman and a straightforward path to the next round is the expected result.
