ATP Cincinnati Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Jiri Lehecka

The weather delayed the ATP Cincinnati schedule. Ben Shelton and Alexander Zverev completed their victories on Wednesday because lightning hit Cincinnati on Tuesday night. This article predicts the final four round of 16 matches, and Carlos Alcaraz is among those set to be in action. Three will be completed on Wednesday, with Ben Shelton vs Jiri Lehecka the sole contest scheduled for Thursday.

ATP Cincinnati Predictions

Andrey Rublev vs Francisco Comesana

Head-to-head: Comesana 1-0 Rublev

Observing how Rublev builds on his thrilling win against Alexei Popyrin will be interesting. The ten-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist has had fleeting moments this year where it seems like he is turning the corner before crashing back to reality. However, I favor him slightly more against Comesana in the lively conditions. The Argentine played well in the opening three rounds, but he would have a better chance against Rublev on a slower court.
Prediction: Rublev in 2

Alexander Zverev vs Karen Khachanov

Head-to-head: Zverev 5-3 Khachanov

Khachanov defeated Zverev a few days ago in a thrilling battle at the National Bank Open. The German has not been playing perfectly in Cincinnati, and could struggle in this matchup if he does not improve. Nonetheless, Zverev is given a slight edge in this matchup. Khachanov’s mental and physical effort to reach the National Bank Open final and then restart immediately in Cincinnati may catch up with him, especially in the sweltering heat.
Prediction: Zverev in 3

Carlos Alcaraz vs Luca Nardi

Head-to-head: Alcaraz 1-0 Nardi

Nardi pushed Alcaraz to three sets earlier this season in Doha. While a good effort, the Spaniard was far below his best in that encounter. The five-time Grand Slam champion can afford to make some mistakes in this matchup and still triumph. Nardi is not better than Alcaraz in any department, and almost certainly needs to play perfectly to have a chance.
Prediction: Alcaraz in 2

Ben Shelton vs Jiri Lehecka

Head-to-head: Shelton 1-0 Lehecka

It may take Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner to stop Shelton. His massive serve and being used to the temperatures on home soil mean the National Bank Open champion might be better placed than Khachanov to have another deep run immediately after his efforts in Toronto. Lehecka is a class player, and fine margins could decide this if the Czech serves well. But how clinical Shelton has been in the tight moments recently makes this a formidable challenge for Lehecka.
Prediction: Shelton in 3