ATP 250 Antwerp quarterfinals
Auger-Aliassime – Bautista-Agut: 18.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 3-2
Felix Auger-Aliassime has won three of his last five matches. In the Asian swing, Felix lost both of his opening matches. Last week in Shanghai, Felix was upset by Muller in his opening match in straight sets. The Canadian is looking for a solid result this week, to get back into the top 20 in the rankings. Here in Antwerp, Felix defeated Fucsovics in three tight sets as we predicted. Last year around this time, Felix played in Basel, where he won the title, winning against Hurkacz in the final.
Roberto Bautista-Agut has won three of his last five matches. Two weeks ago in Shanghai, Roberto lost his opening match against Carballes Baena in three tight sets. Agut is outside the top 50, and his recent performances have been poor. Here in Antwerp, Roberto defeated van Assche in the opening round in straight sets. After that, in the 1/8-Finals, Agut defeated Etcheverry in straight sets as well. Last year around this time, Agut played in Stockholm, where he was stopped by Ymer in the opening round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Felix is the big favorite in this matchup. Felix thrives on the indoor courts such as this one. We believe that he has a better game than Agut for these conditions, and that he will dominate from the very start.
That being said, Felix winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Felix Auger-Aliassime winning 2-0 @1.83 @bet365
De Minaur – Gaston: 18.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Alex de Minaur has won four of his last five matches. The last match he played before ATP Antwerp was at the US Open, where he reached the quarterfinals, losing against Draper in straight sets. After that, de Minaur took some time off to rest his body and recover from a hip injury. Here in Antwerp, de Minaur defeated Carballes Baena in his opening match. Last year around this time, de Minaur played in Basel, where he lost in the 1/8-Finals against Griekspoor in straight sets.
Hugo Gaston has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Shanghai, Gaston lost his opening match against Munar in straight sets. If he continues playing like this, Hugo will soon drop outside the top 100 in the rankings. Here in Antwerp, Gaston defeated Vatutin in the opening round. After that, in the 1/8-Finals, Hugo won against Navone in three tight sets once again. Gaston had his biggest results of the season on the clay courts, which cemented his top 100 status. Last year in Antwerp, Gaston reached the quarterfinals where he lost against Marterer in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Alex is the favorite in this matchup. Hugo was in terrible form before this tournament. He has had a favorable draw so far, but we believe that he will fail against de Minaur. Alex is a far better player at this moment, so we believe that he will win this match easily.
That being said, de Minaur winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alex de Minaur winning 2-0 @1.67 @bet365
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