Astana Open Set for Anticipated Quarterfinals Showdowns

Gabriel Diallo, currently ranked 118th in the world, is set to face off against Alejandro Tabilo, who holds the 23rd spot, in the quarterfinals of the Astana Open on Friday, October 18. This much-anticipated match will take place on hard court.

In recent performances, Diallo has shown promise, winning four out of his last five matches. His most notable progress was during the Hangzhou challenger tournament, where he reached the semifinals. At the Astana Open, Diallo secured victories against O’Connell and Coric, both in straight sets, demonstrating his potential to compete at higher levels.

On the other side of the net, Alejandro Tabilo has faced challenges, losing three of his last five matches. In Shanghai, he was narrowly defeated by Paul in what was a closely contested three-set match. After overcoming injury struggles last year, Tabilo aims to reestablish himself among the top players, aspiring to reenter the top 20 rankings.

According to betting analysts, the match is expected to be closely contested, with bookies suggesting nearly even odds. However, Tabilo’s experience at higher competition levels might give him an advantage. Some analysts predict that Tabilo will win, offering a favorable betting situation.

In another quarterfinals match scheduled for Almaty, Karen Khachanov will compete against Beibit Zhukayev. Khachanov, who has been experiencing a dip in form recently, aims to recover after dropping from the top 20. He will rely on his experience to potentially turn his fortunes around against Zhukayev.

Zhukayev, given a wildcard entry, has capitalized on this opportunity, advancing through the opening matches with straight-set victories, including a win over Hassan. This marks his most significant achievement at this level so far.

According to bookmakers, Khachanov is the favorite in this encounter, predicted to potentially win in straight sets. As the tournament progresses, tennis enthusiasts eagerly await the outcomes of these pivotal matches, with each player looking to solidify their standing and gain momentum in the ATP rankings.