ATP Masters 1000 Miami 1/64-Finals
Eubanks – Opelka: Time TBA
H2H: 0-3
Christopher Eubanks has lost five straight matches. His last win happened in February in Dallas. The last couple of weeks have been terrible for him. Last season in Miami, Eubanks lost in the third round against Zverev in straight sets.
Reilly Opelka has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Phoenix, He lost in straight sets in the second round against Gaston. He has never made it past the second round in Miami.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Opelka is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Eubanks and Opelka have similar playing styles, but Opelka is a better player, especially now. We expect Opelka to dominate and win easily.
That being said, Opelka winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Reilly Opelka winning @1.53 @bet365
Fonseca – Tien: Time TBA
H2H: 3-1
Joao Fonseca has won five straight matches. This week in Phoenix, he won the Challenger title, beating Bublik in the final in straight sets. It is his debut campaign in Miami.
Learner Tien has won three of his last five matches. His last match was in Indian Wells, where he lost against Navone in straight sets. This is his second appearance in Miami. In his debut campaign, Tien lost in the opening qualifying round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fonseca is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He is in great form and one of the biggest upcoming talents on tour. Both Tien and Fonseca are inexperienced. However, Fonseca has already established himself at the highest stage.
That being said, Fonseca winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Joao Fonseca winning 2-0 @2.20 @bet365
Griekspoor – Etcheverry: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Tallon Griekspoor has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Indian Wells, Griekspoor had a solid run, reaching the quarterfinals. He eventually lost against Rune in three sets. Last season in Miami, Griekspoor lost against Sinner in the third round. It is his third appearance in Miami.
Tomas Martin Etcheverry has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Cap Cana, Etcheverry lost in the quarterfinals against Mensik in three tight sets. Last week in Indian Wells, Etcheverry lost in the opening round against Mensik in straight sets. He is a clay-court specialist who has never had any success with hard courts. Last season in Miami, Etcheverry lost in the second round against Murray in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Griekspoor is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He had a solid run last week in Indian Wells and will be confident coming into this matchup. On the other hand, Etcheverry never had any success on hard courts. We expect Griekspoor to dominate from the start until the end and win easily.
That being said, Griekspoor winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Tallon Griekspoor winning 2-0 @2.10 @bet365
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