Alexey Popirin will play against Matteo Arnaldi in the 1/64 finals of the tournament in China. Popirin is more experienced and his experience in such big tournaments works in his favor. Popirin has always had a higher opposition, so he can play against strong players and that will be his advantage. Arnaldi, on the other hand, plays more often in challengers and prefers clay courts, which may not be his strong side on hard courts. He is not very prepared for such opponents, and his results against strong players this season have been unsatisfactory. Popirin, although he has recently lost a few matches on hard courts, they were all close and show his ability to compete on this surface. Therefore, I expect Popirin to be the favorite in this match.
In previous tournaments, Matteo Arnaldi has shown good game, especially on clay. However, he also possesses skills on hard court, as evidenced by his performances in the recent tournaments in China. In the Zhuhai tournament, Arnaldi was able to hold his own against Aslan Karatsev for two sets, showcasing his competitiveness even on this surface. Additionally, in his last match in Beijing, Matteo Arnaldi was able to defeat Aleksandar Vukic and Jeff Wolf, as well as put up a good fight against Nicolas Jarry. This indicates his good form and skills on hard court. On the other hand, Alexei Popyrin has just returned to the game after a defeat in Astana. He is not yet accustomed to the court conditions and may have difficulties in adapting. Based on these factors, it can be concluded that Matteo Arnaldi has an advantage over Alexei Popyrin and has a good chance of winning. Prediction: Matteo Arnaldi wins.
