The group-stage drama peaks on Thursday on the Next Gen ATP Finals presented by NEOM, when the 4 semi-final locations might be determined.
It is all to play for within the Inexperienced Group, the place Arthur Fils will bid to finish an ideal 3-0 group marketing campaign by beating Dominic Stricker. Italians Flavio Cobolli and Luca Nardi may even sq. off in the identical group, with Nardi seeking his first win of the week.
Fils adopted a five-set opening win in opposition to Nardi with a dominant victory in opposition to Cobolli through which he misplaced simply 5 video games. However Stricker enters Day 3 behind an equally complete victory in opposition to Nardi, setting the stage for a high-level encounter.
The pair met as soon as earlier than, with Stricker notching a 7-6(4), 7-6(4) victory this July in Gstaad.
Within the Crimson Group, Jordanian wild card Abdullah Shelbayh will look to construct on the appreciable momentum he gained from flying by means of the final eight video games of his Wednesday win in opposition to Alex Michelsen. The rising Arab star, whose native Jordan neighbours Saudi Arabia, will tackle Serbia’s Hamad Medjedovic understanding a three-set or four-set win will assure his place within the semi-finals.
“I’ve identified him since we have been 10 years previous,” stated Shelbayh of Medjedovic. “I believe it was in Italy the primary time I met him. He’s an awesome man, I do know his household very effectively and so they’re nice individuals. It’s not going to be a straightforward match. We’ve by no means performed in opposition to one another, however we have now performed doubles collectively. We gained a title in Turkey collectively as effectively.
“I believe it’s going to be a enjoyable match to play. One other vital one for me and likewise for him relying on his match right this moment, however each win now counts for all of us within the group so in fact I’m going to must deal with recovering effectively and see how tomorrow goes.”
Medjedovic, who tops the group at 2-0 after closing Wednesday’s play with a win in opposition to Luca Van Assche, can be trying ahead to assembly his buddy on the court docket.
“Abdullah is a superb good friend of mine,” stated the Serbian. “I’ve identified him since I used to be slightly child. He’s an awesome participant, we gained a doubles title collectively once we have been youngsters and I’m simply pleased to face him tomorrow.”
Additionally within the Crimson Group, the second-seeded Van Assche will meet Michelsen, who nonetheless has a possible path to the semi-finals regardless of his 0-2 file.
ORDER OF PLAY – THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024
CENTRE COURT begin 3 p.m.
[5] F. Cobolli (ITA) vs. [7] L. Nardi (ITA)
Not Earlier than 4 p.m.
[1] A. Fils (FRA) vs. [3] D. Stricker (SUI)
Not Earlier than 8 p.m.
[2] L. Van Assche (FRA) vs. [4] A. Michelsen (USA)
[6] H. Medjedovic (SER) vs. [WC/8] A. Shelbayh (JOR)
