Stefanos Tsitsipas is expected to advance to the ATP Almaty Open semi-finals, backed by a strong record against lower-ranked players and recent solid form. James Duckworth, however, thrives in Almaty and recently served 17 aces in his straight sets win over Luciano Darderi. While Duckworth has struggled historically in ATP quarter-finals, his performance this week suggests he could push Tsitsipas and possibly snatch a set. The main conclusion: Tsitsipas is favored to win, but Duckworth can keep it competitive and take the match beyond 20.5 games.
