ATP 500 Barcelona 1/16-Finals
Galan – Ruud: 15.04.2025 12:30 CEST
H2H: 0-4
Daniel Elahi Galan has won three of his last five matches. Galan qualified for the main draw tournament this week in Barcelona, winning both matches in straight sets. In the final qualifying round, Galan won against Fearnley 7-5, 6-4.
Casper Ruud has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Popyrin upset Ruud in the 1/8-Finals. He is the defending champion in Barcelona. Last season, Ruud defeated Tsitsipas in the final in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Ruud is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is the defending champion and hungry for success. Ruud has a favourable draw, and we expect him to overcome his first obstacle easily.
That being said, Ruud covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Casper Ruud -5.5 games handicap @2.20 @bet365
Alcaraz – Quinn: 15.04.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Carlos Alcaraz has won five straight matches. Alcaraz won the title last week in Monte Carlo, winning against Musetti in the final. After losing the opening set 3-6, Alcaraz dropped only one game and demolished the Italian. He has won back-to-back titles in Barcelona in 2022 and 2023.
Ethan Quinn has won three of his last five matches. This week in Barcelona, Quinn qualified for the main draw tournament. In the final qualifying round, Quinn upset Borna Coric after losing the opening set 2-6.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Alcaraz is the big favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is coming into this match confident. Quinn has never had any success on clay court. He has no weapons for the Spaniard’s game. We expect Alcaraz to win easily.
That being said, Alcaraz covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Carlos Alcaraz -6.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
Wawrinka – Davidovich Fokina: 15.04.2025 17:30 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Stanislas Wawrinka has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Wawrinka lost in the opening round against Tabilo in three sets. He was granted a wild card this week in Barcelona.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has won four of his last five matches. He had a decent run last week in Monte Carlo, eventually failing against Alcaraz in the semifinals. The Spaniard is a solid clay-court player and will have a crowd on his side. Last season in Barcelona, Davidovich Fokina lost against Lajovic in the third round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Davidovich Fokina is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Wawrinka is 40 years old, and his body is visibly declining. On the other hand, Davidovich Fokina is in solid form, and we expect him to dominate this match.
That said, Davidovich Fokina winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina winning 2-0 @1.83 @bet365
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