Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Dubai match.
Tallon Griekspoor has been a revelation at this tournament, claiming impressive victories over Aslan Karatsev, Ugo Humbert (ranked 15th), and especially Daniil Medvedev, the world No. 6. However, he now faces Stefanos Tsitsipas, a player who has beaten him twice before. Their last encounter saw Griekspoor put up a strong fight, with both sets being decided by tiebreaks.
Tallon Griekspoor
Griekspoor has shown incredible resilience, winning three consecutive matches after being a set down. However, his path to the semi-finals has been taxing, with 7 hours and 42 minutes spent on court, without a full day of rest in between matches. In February, Griekspoor was involved in long battles, with only one of his seven matches ending in straight sets.
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas is on the verge of reaching his third final in Dubai, having won 13 of his last 16 matches here. The Greek has defeated top-35 opponents such as Lorenzo Sonego, Karen Khachanov, and Matteo Berrettini, showcasing a high first serve percentage—averaging 80%. However, Tsitsipas has had to fight hard in several matches, with three going to tiebreaks, all of which he won, including in the first set. Like Griekspoor, Tsitsipas has also been involved in long matches, with five out of seven February encounters surpassing 21 games.
Tallon Griekspoor vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Prediction
Tsitsipas holds a 2-0 head-to-head advantage over Griekspoor, with their last match earlier this month going the distance in three sets, including two tiebreaks. This upcoming match is likely to be closely contested, and we expect the total games to exceed 22.5.
