In the match between Pavel Kotov and Tallon Griekspoor, Kotov is likely to emerge victorious. The Russian player performs well on hard courts and has a powerful first serve. Additionally, he has previously defeated Griekspoor in their encounters. On the other hand, Griekspoor has been struggling and not winning tournaments. A tough battle is expected, but the likelihood of Kotov winning is higher since he is defending points from last year's final.