ATP 500 Dubai 1/8-Finals
Griekspoor – Humbert: 26.02.2025 13:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Tallon Griekspoor has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Doha, Tallon lost against Berrettini in three tight sets in the second round. Today in Dubai, Griekspoor defeated Safiullin in three tight sets after spending three hours on the court. After losing the opening set 5-7, Tallon stepped up his level and turned the match around. Griekspoor trailed 1-3 in the second set and saved three consecutive match points. In the deciding set, Griekspoor served well and deservedly closed out the match.
Ugo Humbert has won six straight matches. His last match before the ATP 500 Dubai was in Marseille, where he played on indoor hard courts. Ugo won the title with the help of the crowd. He defeated Medjedovic in the final in straight sets. The Frenchman thrives on fast, hard courts. He is the defending champion in Dubai. Today, Ugo demolished Lehecka in straight sets in the opening round match. He only offered and saved two breakpoints. In his debut campaign, Humbert won the title against Bublik in the final.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Humbert is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. After winning the title in Marseille, Ugo continued playing well this week in Dubai as well. Lehecka had no answer for his game, and Ugo dominated from the start until the end. On the other hand, Griekspoor spent three hours on the court in his opening-round match. We expect Humbert to dominate in this match and win in straight sets.
That being said, Humbert winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Ugo Humbert winning 2-0 @2.10 @bet365
Tsitsipas – Khachanov: 26.02.2025 17:00 CEST
H2H: 8-2
Stefanos Tsitsipas has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Doha, Medjedovic upset Stefanos in the opening round. Stefanos won the opening round match against Sonego in straight sets this week in Dubai. He trailed 0-3 in tiebreak in the opening set, but successfully turned it around. Stefanos offered no breakpoints in the second set and easily closed out the match.
Karen Khachanov has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Doha, He lost in the opening round against Medvedev in three tight sets. This week in Dubai, he won the opening match against Evans in straight sets. Dan made too many unforced errors, and Khachanov had it easy. It is his ninth appearance in Dubai. Last season, Khachanov was stopped in the second round, losing against Lehecka in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 match, but we disagree. Both players are out of form, but Khachanov rarely had an answer for Stefanos’ game. Stefanos easily won the last head-to-head meetings in straight sets. We expect Tsitsipas to continue his winning streak against Khachanov tomorrow.
That being said, Tsitsipas winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Stefanos Tsitsipas winning @1.80 @bet365
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