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Bionic Poster
Every Manic Monday has at least one surprise 4Rer (2019 had five unseeded players!). This year it’s the tall Belarusian with the unique double “I” initials. He’s going up against a very strong player on the lawns, #7 seed Matteo Berrettini.
Big Berry is well rested, having chosen to play just one warm up tournament on grass, which he won (Queen’s Club’21). He has lost just one set in his three matches in week 1.
Ivashka has taken the exact opposite tack, having played three warmups (from qualies every week!) and going 10-4 including qualifying. His best result was QFs at Eastbourne; his best win was 2R in week 1 here, taking a solid Jeremy Chardy out in 4 sets.
Bookmakers have Big Berry favored at a strong 1.14-5.95.
Who ya got? Discuss or disgust.
Big Berry is well rested, having chosen to play just one warm up tournament on grass, which he won (Queen’s Club’21). He has lost just one set in his three matches in week 1.
Ivashka has taken the exact opposite tack, having played three warmups (from qualies every week!) and going 10-4 including qualifying. His best result was QFs at Eastbourne; his best win was 2R in week 1 here, taking a solid Jeremy Chardy out in 4 sets.
Bookmakers have Big Berry favored at a strong 1.14-5.95.
Who ya got? Discuss or disgust.