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Hamburg Open: Albert Ramos-Vinolas vs. Federico Delbonis 7/15/21 Tennis Prediction

Albert Ramos-Vinolas vs Federico Delbonis
July 15, 2021 9:00 am EDT

Albert Ramos-Vinolas (4) meets Federico Delbonis in the second round of the 2021 Hamburg Open on Thursday, July 15th, 2021.

Which of these two clay court experts be able to get a big win under their belt early here in Hamburg as they aim to get their best form back after not having played on clay for a while until this week? Will it be the Spaniard or the Argentine?

Federico Delbonis came through a tight opening round match, beating Zhizhen Zhang in 3 tight sets 6-1/5-7/6-4. This match was completely different after the first set, as Delbonis just did not think the qualifier would be able to make a comeback. However, once he was warmed up, Zhang definitely put up a strong fight and showed us why opponents should never be underestimated. Federico will want to improve on that performance as he knows that when he is at his best on clay he will not lose sets like that against qualifiers in these tournaments.

Albert Ramos-Vinolas will also be excited to get back on the clay court as this is his favourite surface and he knows how to play at his best in these conditions. Albert has not played on clay since Roland Garros and he will know that he will be somewhat rusty as he meets Delbonis who has already gotten a real match under his belt. Albert will have to ensure the only damage he suffers is in the first set because if it continues into the second, he will have a very tough time making a comeback against Delbonis who has a good record against him.

This is going to be the 12th meeting between both players, with Federico Delbonis having won 7 of their 11 prior encounters. When Albert has beaten Federico, it has always been a 3 set match, and when Federico has beaten Albert, it has more often than not been a straight sets win. I expect for this to be a win for Delbonis as Albert will be rusty from the start of the match and Federico will take advantage of this and not let it go. It will be tight because they are two clay experts, but Federico will make his way to the quarter finals.

Liam Elyes's Free Pick: Federico Delbonis

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