ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 1/8-Finals
Griekspoor – Watanuki: 11.03.2025 19:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Tallon Griekspoor has won four of his last five matches. This week in Indian Wells, Griekspoor won the opening and second-round match in three tight sets. In the third round, the Dutch defeated Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets. En route to the 1/8-Finals, Griekspoor upset Zverev.
Yosuke Watanuki has won five straight matches. This week in Indian Wells, Watanuki qualified for the main draw tournament. En route to the 1/8-Finals, Watanuki defeated Bublik, Machac, and Tiafoe in the third round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Griekspoor is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Griekspoor is more experienced than Watanuki at the highest level. He played well this week in Indian Wells. On the other hand, Watanuki has spent most of his career playing at the Challenger Tour level.
That being said, Griekspoor covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Tallon Griekspoor -2.5 games handicap @1.67 @bet365
Giron – Fils: 11.03.2025 22:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Marcos Giron has won four of his last five matches. This week in Indian Wells, Giron won the opening match against Basilashvili in straight sets. Giron defeated Ruud and Popyrin in three tight sets in the second and third rounds.
Arthur Fils has won three of his last five matches. This week in Indian Wells, Fils won against Diallo in straight sets in the opening round. Fils defeated Musetti in the second round after losing the opening set 3-6.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Giron is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. The American performed well this week in Indian Wells. He always had a crowd on his side, which has greatly helped him. On the other hand, Fils struggled with his form this season. We expect Giron to be a better player tonight.
That being said, Giron winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marcos Giron winning @2.30 @bet365
Rune – Tsitsipas: 11.03.2025 21:00 CEST
H2H: 3-0
Holger Rune has won three of his last five matches. Rune defeated two Frenchmen this week in Indian Wells. Rune won against Humbert in the second round after losing the opening set 5-7.
Stefanos Tsitsipas has won seven straight matches. Two weeks ago, He won his maiden ATP 500 title in Dubai. He had no problems this week in Indian Wells, defeating Seyboth Wild and Berrettini in straight sets. However, he has never made it past the quarterfinals in Indian Wells. He was stopped in the fourth round last season.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Tsitsipas is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Rune has had a disappointing season so far. On the other hand, Tsitsipas changed his racquet, and ever since then, he has been playing his best tennis. We expect him to prolong his winning streak and win his first over Rune.
That being said, Tsitsipas winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Stefanos Tsitsipas winning @1.62 @bet365
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