Jan-Lennard Struff vs Tallon Griekspoor Prediction: A Thrilling Battle Awaits

In a tournament that has just gotten underway, the Davis Cup 2024 presents a match between two brilliant players: Jan-Lennard Struff representing Germany and Tallon Griekspoor representing the Netherlands. With both players itching to make their mark for their countries, this promises to be a great encounter. Currently sitting at ATP 43, Struff has been displaying great resilience of late, whereas ATP 40 Griekspoor looks to bounce back after a tough defeat to the current world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. A 1-0 head-to-head in Griekspoor's favor only sets the stage for what could be an entertaining, high-reward fight.

In this preview, I will take you through their recent form, playing styles, and what you may expect from this exciting Davis Cup match on November 22, 2024.

The grit that the current performance against Shapovalov showed is usually the kind that nails it. His strength always relates well to his serve; it has been clear, forceful, and well-placed. His first serve often sets up an easy point, and a strong forehand will dictate how rallies should go from the baseline. However, inconsistency in long rallies is still the biggest obstacle for Struff, especially when under pressure. In this match, Struff will have to implement his aggressive baseline play to dominate the time, mixing in variation with a powerful serve and forehand. His inner strength and ability to handle pressure are also key strengths he can bring into this match against Griekspoor

Aggression and precision are the building blocks of Griekspoor's game. His serve is strong, but what really sets him apart is his exceptional ability to hit deep and penetrating groundstrokes that push opponents off the baseline. One of Griekspoor's biggest strengths is his ability to take the ball early, stepping into the court and dictating play right from the start of rallies. However, that loss to Alcaraz exposed some vulnerabilities in his movement and ability to maintain a high level of play when under pressure. Griekspoor will have to unleash his attacking instincts here, but he must make sure he doesn't over-press because Struff is capable of turning around points very well when given a second chance. Griekspoor will need to be consistent with his depth and not give away too many unforced errors.

This is a finely poised match, with the likely outcome being a question of who can carry out their game plan under the intense pressure of the Davis Cup stage. Struff has more experience, especially in high-intensity matches, whereas Griekspoor is still trying to find his place on the ATP tour. That said, Griekspoor's raw power and his ability to dictate rallies could give him an advantage should he avoid the mistakes that cost him in his recent loss to Alcaraz.

But for Struff, it will all be about finding his rhythm in the initial period of the match and trying to dictate with his serve to avoid long rallies with Griekspoor. If he remains focused and avoids those lapses in form typical of him, he has every chance of securing a win.

My prediction? Jan-Lennard Struff to win in three sets, but expect Griekspoor to put up a serious fight, particularly in the early stages of the match.

• Over 22.5 Games @ 1.614 Odds
• Jan-Lennard Struff Wins @ 2.15 Odds
• Jan-Lennard Struff Wins 2-1 @ 4.33 Odds