ATP 250 Almaty 1/16-Finals

Struff – McDonald: Time TBA

H2H: 1-0

Jan-Lennard Struff has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Roanne, Struff was upset by Sakellaridis in the opening round in three tight sets. This will be his debut campaign in Almaty. Around this time last season, Struff played in Vienna, where he lost to de Minaur in the opening round.

Mackenzie McDonald has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Jinan, McDonald played in a Challenger tournament. He finished as a runner-up, losing in the final against Cazaux in straight sets. He hopes for a solid result this week to cement his top 100 status.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Struff is the slight favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. McDonald had a decent run in Jinan last week and

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