Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Mallorca match.
Tallon Griekspoor and Félix Auger-Aliassime are set to meet in the semi-finals of the ATP grass-court tournament in Mallorca. This will mark their third career encounter and the first in three years – once again on fast-paced grass courts.
Tallon Griekspoor
Tallon Griekspoor has demonstrated consistent form on grass, winning 67% of his career matches on the surface. However, his struggles against top-30 opponents persist, having lost seven of nine such encounters. He has also been defeated in both of his previous meetings against Félix Auger-Aliassime, including a grass-court clash in 's-Hertogenbosch in 2022. The Canadian arrives at this stage in even stronger form than during their last meeting.
Félix Auger-Aliassime
Félix Auger-Aliassime has shown top-tier form throughout the tournament. Despite dropping a set in his match against Hamad Medjedovic, he progressed through the earlier rounds with authority. The Canadian is averaging nine aces per match and has won 78% of points behind his first serve. His game is perfectly built for grass: a dominant serve, aggressive intent, quick-fire rallies, and a reliable forehand. Additionally, five of his last six semi-final matches this season have seen matches exceed 22.5 in total games.
Tallon Griekspoor vs Félix Auger-Aliassime Prediction
A closely fought match is anticipated, but Félix Auger-Aliassime’s efficiency and threat level on grass give him the edge. His style, confidence on the surface, and favourable head-to-head record position him as the favourite.
