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Match Details
Fixture: (4) Francisco Cerundolo vs Gabriel Diallo
Date: October 19, 2024
Tournament: Almaty Open 2024
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Almaty Arena, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $1,036,700
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Francisco Cerundolo vs Gabriel Diallo preview
Fourth seed Francisco Cerundolo will take on Gabriel Diallo in the semifinals of the Almaty Open 2024 on Saturday, October 19. The winner of this match will face either Aleksandar Vukicor or the winner of the quarterfinal match between Karen Khachanov(3) and Beibit Zhukayev in the finals.
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Cerundolo won 31 out of the 58 matches he played in 2024, alongside a title in Umag at the Croatia Open, and reached the quarterfinals in the Madrid Open. The Argentine enters the semifinal after avenging his second-round exit at the hands of Alexander Shevchenko, who he comfortably defeated in straight sets on Friday. He had earlier defeated Justin Engel in straight sets in the Round of 16. He had received widespread praise for his Laver Cup performance, where he also defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets.
On the other hand, Gabriel Diallo enters this tournament with a 4-6 win/loss record in 2024. In his campaign in Kazakhstan so far, he has defeated Christopher O'Connell, Borna Coric, and Alejandro Tabilo, losing just one set so far. He entered this tournament after a semifinal exit at the Hangzhou Challenger, where Mackenzie McDonald defeated him in straight sets.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Gabriel Diallo head-to-head
Cerundolo and Diallo are yet to lock horns on tour. Hence, their head-to-head account is settled at 0-0.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Gabriel Diallo odds
(Odds will be updated once available)
Francisco Cerundolo vs Gabriel Diallo prediction
Tennis fans can brace themselves for an exciting semifinal, where two players with different playstyles and approaches to the game will compete for a place in the final. The Argentine hits his shots with more topspin than power, which pushes his opponents to the baseline. Given Diallo's 6'8" stature, him playing from the back rather than at the net can be favorable for Cerundolo.
Diallo is an aggressive player who likes to dominate opponents through his swift volleys and service. While he is not as consistent in rallies as Cerundolo, his fast court movement can help in countering the Argentine's lob and unpredictable drop shots.
Cerundolo is the favorite to move into the final, given his success and experience in the later stages of tournaments and his ability to maintain his composure under pressure. He has also played against a significantly better-ranked opposition with an average ranking of 76 compared to the Canadian playing against players ranked around 176, which may work in the Argentine's favor.
Pick - Francisco Cerundolo to win in three sets.
