ATP 250 Buenos Aires 1/8-Finals
Djere – Tabilo: 12.02.2025 Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Laslo Djere has won four of his last five matches. Two weeks ago, Djere reached the quarterfinals in Quimper, losing against Gueymard Wayenburg in three tight sets. This week in Buenos Aires, Laslo successfully qualified for the main draw tournament without losing a set. In the opening main draw round, he defeated Muller in straight sets. Djere offered and saved only one breakpoint. It is his sixth appearance in Buenos Aires. Last season, Laslo lost in the second round against Vavassori in straight sets.
Alejandro Tabilo has lost four straight matches. His last win happened last season in Paris. So far this season, Tabilo played in only three tournaments and exited in the opening round each time. His last clay court match was at the Olympic Games last season, losing against Safiullin in the opening round. It is his fourth appearance in Buenos Aires. Last season, Tabilo lost in the second round against Lajovic in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Djere is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He is in solid form and has already won three matches in Buenos Aires. He will be fully confident coming into this matchup. On the other hand, Tabilo is in terrible form and has been winless for the last couple of months.
That being said, Djere winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Laslo Djere winning @1.57 @bet365
Zverev – Lajovic: 12.02.2025 Time TBA
H2H: 4-0
Alexander Zverev has won four of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost against Sinner in the final in straight sets, as we predicted. His last clay court match was at the Olympic Games, where he reached the quarterfinals, losing against Musetti in straight sets. It is his first appearance in Buenos Aires.
Dusan Lajovic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played before the ATP Buenos Aires was at the Australian Open, losing against Kecmanovic in the opening round in five sets. Yesterday, in the ATP Buenos Aires opening round, Lajovic won against Carballes Baena in straight sets, as we predicted. He trailed 2-5 in the opening set but successfully turned it around. Dusan is a clay court specialist. It is his tenth appearance in Buenos Aires. Last season, Lajovic lost in the quarterfinals against Diaz Acosta in straight sets. His best result was reaching the quarterfinals four times already.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Zverev is the big favorite in this matchup, and we partially agree. He has not played on clay courts for the last few months. On the other hand, Lajovic dominated in the opening match against Carballes Baena yesterday. Dusan is a clay court specialist, and he will keep this match tight. In their only two head-to-head meetings on clay, Zverev won both times in five tight sets at the French Open.
That being said, Lajovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Dusan Lajovic +5.5 games handicap
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