Sam Querrey could be primed for another spectacular performance. He did, after all, beat World No. 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the third round of Wimbledon 2016, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 7-6.
Querrey’s big serves and barrage of forehand shots were the difference-makers. The 6-foot-6 American had the overwhelming advantage over the Serbian in the winners (56-34) and aces (31-7) departments.
However, Querrey is still in a dangerous situation against Nicolas Mahut—a player who also relies heavily on his big serves and one who has beaten him in their two career matches. The latest meeting happened just a few weeks ago at ‘s-Hertogenbosch, where Mahut defeated the World No. 41 in straight sets, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4.
Querrey is 7-3 in his past 10 matches on grass. Also, a win here would allow him to make his first-ever quarterfinal appearance at a Grand Slam tournament.
Nicolas Mahut is supposed to be in the twilight of his career, but he still continues to defy Father Time. The 34-year-old veteran’s been in very fine form in Wimbledon 2016, beating the likes of Brydan Klein, David Ferrer and Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the first three rounds.
Mahut also seems to have even more confidence with his service and return game thanks to those victories. And more importantly, the World No. 51 continues to win crucial points by relying on his big, powerful serves. He’s already punched in a total of 119 winners and 25 aces in this tournament.
The Frenchman is 8-1 overall in his last nine matches on grass. He’s also 2-0 all-time against Sam Querrey.
Writer’s Prediction: Mahut (-155) wins this one in four sets.
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