Alright, so today I’m gonna break down my experience with that Lajovic vs. Cerundolo match. I figured I’d share my process ’cause, honestly, it was a bit of a rollercoaster.
First off, I spotted the match on the schedule. Saw the odds, Lajovic was the slight favorite. Now, I don’t just jump in blind. I started digging.
- Checked recent form. Both guys had been a little shaky, but Lajovic had a couple of decent wins on clay recently.
- Looked at head-to-head. They’d only played once, Cerundolo won, but it was a while back. Didn’t weigh it too heavily.
- Read some previews. The “experts” were split, which, let’s be real, usually means they don’t know either.
My gut was telling me Lajovic had a slight edge, purely based on experience on the surface. Cerundolo’s got the flashier game, but Lajovic can grind you down. So, I decided to put a small wager on Lajovic to win.
The match started, and immediately I’m sweating. Cerundolo came out firing, hitting winners left and right. Lajovic looked a little flat-footed. Cerundolo took the first set pretty convincingly. I’m already thinking, “Oh boy, here we go again…”
Second set, Lajovic started to find his range. He began serve better, moved Cerundolo around more, and forced some errors. It was a tight set, went to a tiebreak, but Lajovic clutch. I’m back in it!
Third set was a grind. Both guys were clearly feeling it. Lots of long rallies, a few breaks of serve each way. I was on the edge of my seat, constantly recalculating the probabilities in my head. Who had the momentum? Who looked more tired? I thought Lajovic was digging deep.
Then, Cerundolo got broken late in the third. Lajovic served for the match. And then… he got broken right back! I almost threw my remote at the TV. My heart started pounding.
The set went to another tiebreak. It was a nail-biter. Back and forth, mini-breaks everywhere. Finally, Lajovic scraped it out. I let out a huge sigh of relief.
Ultimately, Lajovic won, and I won my bet. It wasn’t pretty, but a win’s a win. The main takeaway? Trust your gut, do your research, and be prepared for a rollercoaster ride!
So that’s my little play-by-play. Anyone else catch this match? What were your thoughts?
