Former semifinalist Felix Auger-Aliassime returns to the ATP 250 in Den Bosch for the first time since 2022. The Canadian top seed looks to bounce back from his crushing French Open loss to Flavio Cobolli. Who will advance to the quarterfinals?
ATP Den Bosch Day 4 Predictions
Adrian Mannarino vs Arthur Rinderknech
Head-to-head: Mannarino 2-1 Rinderknech
It was almost inevitable that Adrian Mannarino would end his nine-match losing streak once the grass-court season commenced. But beating defending champion Gabriel Diallo in the manner he did was still a massive surprise. Few players are as comfortable on grass as Mannarino, whose low contact point and flat shots are extremely effective. Rinderknech has the firepower and the bigger serve to dig himself out of trouble, but Mannarino’s unique style could frustrate him.
Prediction: Mannarino in 3
Tallon Griekspoor vs Zhizhen Zhang
Head-to-head: first meeting
Zhang has struggled for consistency for the better part of a year, but he is coming off a superb three-set win over Jenson Brooksby. It’s his first main draw win at the ATP level since Houston at the end of March. Although Tallon Griekspoor has equally had an inconsistent year, the Dutchman arrives as the more settled and reliable competitor, and in front of his home crowd, he should get a much-needed victory.
Prediction: Griekspoor in 3
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Marton Fucsovics
Head-to-head: Auger-Aliassime 4-2 Fucsovics
Auger-Aliassime was understandably devastated after his quarterfinal exit at the French Open. His defeat to Flavio Cobolli, while being a set and a break up, seemed to drain him emotionally as much as it did physically. But if he was looking to bounce back, then this is an opportune time for him. Grass should reward his clean ball striking. Fucsovics has enough experience to trouble most players on grass and produced a high-quality performance against Hubert Hurkacz in the first round. That said, Auger-Aliassime has a higher ceiling, and I expect a response from the Canadian on a surface that should bring out some of his best tennis.
Prediction: Auger-Aliassime in 2
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