ATP Masters 1000 Montreal 1/32-Finals
Bublik – Shelton: 07.08.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 2-0
Alexander Bublik has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Paris, Bublik lost in the first round of the Olympic Games against Fritz in straight sets. His last hard court match was in March in Miami where he lost against Arnaldi in the first round. So far this season, Bublik has won the title in Montpellier. Other than that, Alexander did not have any remarkable results. Last year in Toronto, Bublik lost against Hurkacz in straight sets. It was at that part of the season that Bublik struggled with his form. Around this time last year, Bublik was on a 5-match losing streak.
Ben Shelton has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Ben finally found his form, and reached the semifinals when he lost against Cobolli in three sets. It was a solid preparation tournament for him to get ready for the second part of the season. Ben was struggling with his form lately. So far this season, Shelton has won only one title, which was in Houston, on his least favorite surface. Other than that, Ben did not have any remarkable results. Last year in Toronto, Ben lost in the second round of the tournament against Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Shelton is the favorite in this matchup. Bublik is in a terrible form right now. On the other hand, Shelton played a solid tournament last week, so we believe that he will win this match easily.
That being said, Shelton winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Ben Shelton winning @1.50 @bet365
Davidovich Fokina – Safiullin: 07.08.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 1-0
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Alejandro lost in the second round of the tournament against Cobolli in three tight sets. A week before that, Fokina reached the quarterfinals in Atlanta where he lost against Thompson in three tight sets. Last year in Toronto, Fokina reached the semifinals where he lost against de Minaur in straight sets.
Roman Safiullin has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Paris, Safiullin lost in the 1/8-Finals of the Olympic Games against Safiullin in straight sets. His last hard-court match was in Miami in March, where he lost against Musetti in straight sets. At the beginning of the season, Safiullin reached the semifinals in Brisbane. Other than that, he did not have any remarkable results this season.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this should be a 50-50 match. Alejandro reached the semifinals last year in Toronto, where he played great tennis. He has also played two preparation tournaments in the past two weeks, so we believe that he will be ready for his first round match against Safiullin. On the other hand, Safiullin needs to transition from the clay court to the hard court.
That being said, Fokina winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina winning @1.73 @bet365
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