World No.1 Jannik Sinner will be in action alongside many big names as second-round matches commence on Day 3 at the ATP Mutua Madrid Open. As always, we at LWOT will offer predictions for every match on the slate, but which players will advance to the next round?<\/p>\n
ATP Madrid Day 3 Predictions
\nTallon Griekspoor vs Damir Dzumhur<\/p>\n
Head-to-Head: first meeting<\/p>\n
It\u2019s been a disappointing start to the clay season for Tallon Griekspoor, as he is yet to register a win. The conditions here in Madrid should suit his game better and help with the serve and volley tactics. However, he still has to win a lot of points from the baseline, which is tougher to do when confidence is low. Damir Dzumhur is capable of great tennis on his day, and it was on full display against Mattia Bellucci. If he can bring that level in this match, he will have a definite chance to win.
Prediction: Dzumhur in 3<\/p>\n
Alex Michelsen vs Jan-Lennard Struff<\/p>\n
Head-to-Head: first meeting<\/p>\n
Former finalist Jan-Lennard Struff snapped his five-match losing streak and defeated Alexandre Muller in straight sets in the first round. It was a much-needed win for Struff and will give him some confidence moving forward. Alex Michelsen is a better player than the German at this stage of their career, but he has never won a match in Madrid and struggles to impose his game on clay. I think Struff has a good chance to win this one.
Prediction: Struff in 3<\/p>\n
Valentin Vacherot vs Emilio Nava<\/p>\n
Head-to-Head: first meeting<\/p>\n