On day four of the ATP Metz event (Moselle Open), five exciting second-round matches will feature top seeds aiming to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. With two of the top three seeds in action, the competition is heating up as players look to end the season strong. Predictions and detailed analysis for each match are available from *Last Word on Tennis*, offering insights on who might advance.
ATP Metz Day 4 Predictions
Quentin Halys vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert
In this Moselle Open matchup, Quentin Halys, in impressive form and strong on serve, faces Pierre-Hugues Herbert, last year’s semifinalist but a “lucky loser” this year. While Herbert has a good record on indoor courts, Halys has dominated his recent matches, making him the favorite to reach the quarterfinals.
Bu Yunchaokete vs Jesper de Jong
Head-to-head: first meeting
Bu Yunchaokete continues to impress, defeating a good player like Adrian Mannarino in the first round. The Chinese played some superb aggressive tennis, which clearly frustrated Mannarino. One more win will propel him to a new career high next week, which appears to be within reach against Jesper de Jong, who has won only two tour-level matches this season and likes to play on clay.
Hugo Gaston vs Zizou Bergs
Head-to-head: first meeting.
Both players won their initial matches at the Moselle Open, and they now have the opportunity to move to the quarterfinals. However, Zizou Bergs had a much more comfortable victory and was not broken in his match. Gaston, on the other hand, was broken four times and played a close match. Gaston is always fired up when playing at home, but this surface isn’t ideal for his game, and Bergs should win if he can play at a high level.
Casper Ruud vs Benjamin Bonzi
Head-to-head: first meeting
Casper Ruud will be relieved that he has earned his spot in the ATP Finals and will be able to play with greater freedom this week. He has been in poor form and might use a few victories to bolster his confidence coming into Turin. Ruud is making his debut at the Moselle Open, and he faces a strong opponent. Benjamin Bonzi has been in terrific form on the Challenger Tour, and he has carried that momentum into this week. He overcame Roberto Bautista Agut decisively and will take his chances against Ruud’s present level.
Grigor Dimitrov vs Cameron Norrie
Head-to-head: Norrie 2-1 Dimitrov
Grigor Dimitrov almost lost out on a return to the ATP Finals, but he should be satisfied with his performance this year. Dimitrov’s win percentage and match count are the highest they’ve been since he won the ATP Finals in 2017. The Bulgarian is competing in the ATP Metz event for the first time in 13 years, and he hopes to get off to a winning start. Cameron Norrie fought courageously as always, edging Roberto Carballes Baena in the opening round. It was his first tour-level victory since July. Norrie has already faced Dimitrov and has a winning record. However, both of his victories have occurred on sluggish hard courts, and Dimitrov should have an advantage in these rapid indoor settings. If Dimitrov is in good health, he should win this.
