Mikhail Yuzhny - Mirza Bashic
For Mikhail Yuzhny this is the last tournament in his professional career. And I believe that he will play more than 1 match.
Michael had a decent career, was in the TOP-8 rating of the ATP, beat Nadal on the TBS and deserves our respect. This year, due to the age (36 years), the results are not so bright. In his last match at US Open, the Russian starred. But the injury was not there, but because of the high heat, Michael began to have convulsions. Therefore, there is no fear for health in the upcoming match. The duel will be in the room, where the temperature is stable and there is no burning sun. Plus Michael received a wild card, the home audience and there is every reason to believe that the defeat in the first match, all should not end. Last year, the Yuzhny passed the first round and fought well in the second against Fonini.
In rivals Mirza Bashic. Its season can be divided into two parts. Until April, the balance of victories defeats was 15/8, and after 8/20. It is difficult to watch the game, the pitch does not fly, in rallies more than 5 strokes, it is rare for a shootout to endure. From the whole grid it was difficult to find a more comfortable opponent for the Yuzhny in the first round. Plus, a personal meeting in 2016, though on the ground, remained for the Russian. I do not want to aggravate the situation, but it may well be that the result of the match can be determined in advance. No wonder Misha chose to finish his career at home tournament, although the calendar will also be Masters. But these are only my thoughts.
The victory of Mikhail Yuzhny
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