Wimbledon picks: Taylor Fritz vs. Gabriel Diallo odds, predictions
Gabriel Diallo's game seems tailor-made for the grass.
The 23-year-old Canadian stands 6-foot-8, boasts a massive serve, and is not afraid to be aggressive in the big moments.
Players with that kind of toolkit are always intriguing on the grass, but we've seen this surface prove tricky for big-serving players who believe that they can simply overpower their opponents.
Diallo, in his main draw debut at Wimbledon, seems to have avoided falling into that trap.
Not only did the Montreal native look imperious against Daniel Altmaier in Round 1, but he also collected the first ATP title of his career last month on the lawn at the Libema Open.
Diallo takes on American Taylor Fritz in one of the most intriguing matchups of Round 2.
Wimbledon: Fritz vs. Diallo pick
Diallo isn't the only big server in this matchup. According to the ATP, Taylor Fritz has the second-highest rated serve on Tour behind Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, whom the American defeated in Round 1.
While there are plenty of similarities between Mpetshi Perricard and Diallo, the difference is in the return game. The Frenchman wasn't able to touch Fritz's serve, but that isn't likely to be the case against Diallo.
Taylor Fritz in action at Wimbledon.
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Diallo's serve isn't as powerful as Mpetshi Perricard's, but he will be able to put more pressure on Fritz when he's on defense, which is something the World No. 5 didn't have to deal with in Round 1.
Fritz's tank could be close to empty after his marathon match in Round 1, so don't be surprised if he can't deal with Diallo on Wednesday.
The play: Diallo +250 (FanDuel)
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