ATP 250 Marrakech 1/8-Finals
Herbert – Bellucci: 03.04.2025 13:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Pierre-Hugues Herbert has won four of his last five matches. This week in Marrakech, Herbert qualified for the main draw tournament. In the main draw round, the Frenchman defeated Coria after losing the opening set 4-6.
Mattia Bellucci has lost four of his last five matches. He is the eighth seed this week in Marrakech. Bellucci won against Kotov in straight sets in the opening main draw round. He trailed 0-3 in the opening set but turned it around.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Bellucci is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He is a decent clay-court player, and we expect him to be a better player tomorrow. Herbert has had his best results in doubles competitions for the last few years.
That being said, Bellucci winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Mattia Bellucci winning @1.67 @bet365
Griekspoor – Carreno-Busta: 03.04.2025 14:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Tallon Griekspoor has won four of his last five matches. His last match was in Indian Wells, where he reached the quarterfinals, losing against Rune in three tight sets. His last clay court match was at the Olympic Games in July.
Pablo Carreno-Busta has won three of his last five matches. This week in Marrakech, the Spaniard had a favorable draw. Carreno-Busta defeated Lalami Laaroussi in straight sets in the opening round match. He offered and saved only one breakpoint.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Griekspoor is the favorite in this matchup, but we disagree. He has not played any matches on clay this season and has never succeeded on clay courts. On the other hand, Carreno-Busta is a clay court specialist and has already played five competitive matches this season on clay. We expect the Spaniard to be a better player and win.
That being said, Carreno-Busta winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Pablo Carreno-Busta winning @2.20 @bet365
Kopriva – Sonego: 03.04.2025 17:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Vit Kopriva has won six straight matches. Last week in Naples, he won the Challenger title. In the final, he defeated Darderi in three tight sets. This week in Marrakech, he won the opening-round match against Gojo in three tight sets.
Lorenzo Sonego has lost four of his last five matches. It has been a disappointing season so far for him. His last match was in Miami, where he lost to Fritz in the second round. His last clay court match was last season in Umag. Last season in Marrakech, Sonego reached the quarterfinals.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Sonego is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He is a solid clay court player and a prominent top-40 player. On the other hand, Kopriva is a Challenger Tour-level player who has never succeeded at the highest level. Sonego’s experience will prevail in this match.
That being said, Sonego winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Lorenzo Sonego winning @1.57 @bet365
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