ATP 500 Basel 1/8-Finals
Stricker – Rune: 24.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 1-2
Dominic Stricker has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Stockholm, Stricker reached the quarterfinals, where he lost against Dimitrov in straight sets. Here in Basel, Dominic won his opening match in front of his crowd against Griekspoor in straight sets. Stricker served greatly throughout the whole match, saving both breakpoints. Last year in Basel, Stricker reached the quarterfinals, where he was stopped by Humbert in three tight sets.
Holger Rune has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Saudi Arabia, Rune played an exhibition tournament, where he lost against Alcaraz in straight sets. Rune is looking for a solid result this week, to get closer to the top 10 in the rankings. Here in Basel, Rune defeated Jarry in straight sets as we predicted. Holger served well, not offering any breakpoints. Last year in Basel, Rune reached the semifinals, where he lost against Auger-Aliassime in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rune is the favorite in this matchup. Both players love to play on the indoor hard courts. Stricker will definitely have the crowd on his side. We believe that he will be fully confident and keep this match tight.
That being said, Stricker covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Dominic Stricker +3.5 games handicap @1.71 @bet365
Tsitsipas – Van de Zandschulp: 24.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 1-0
Stefanos Tsitsipas has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Antwerp, Tsitsipas reached the quarterfinals, when he lost against Lehecka in straight sets as we predicted. The former world number 3 has been struggling with his form for a while now, and is currently far away from his best form. Here in Basel, Stefanos won his opening match against Cerundolo in three tight sets. So far this season, Tsitsipas has not had any remarkable results on the hard courts, which led to him being outside the top 10 in the rankings. Last year around this time, Tsitsipas played in Vienna, where he reached the semifinals, losing against Medvedev in straight sets.
Botic Van de Zandschulp has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Antwerp, Botic lost his opening match against Giron in straight sets as we predicted. Here in Basel, Botic successfully qualified for the main-draw tournament. In the opening round, Bublik retired in the third set after trailing 0-4 against Botic Van de Zandschulp. After losing the first set, Botic stepped up his level, and turned the match around. Last year in Basel, Botic was stopped in the 1/8-Finals, when he lost against Auger-Aliassime in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Tsitsipas is the favorite in this matchup. Stefanos usually underperforms on the indoor courts. On the other hand, this is Botic´s favorite surface, so we expect him to keep this match tight.
That being said, Van de Zandschulp covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Botic Van de Zandschulp +3.5 games handicap @1.75 @bet365
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