ATP Masters 1000 Rome 1/16-Finals
Passaro – Khachanov: 11.05.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Francesco Passaro has won four of his last five matches. This week in Rome, he defeated Tseng in the opening round in three sets. In the second round, the young Italian upset Dimitrov in straight sets. Last season in Rome, Passaro lost in the third round against Borges in three tight sets.
Karen Khachanov has won three of his last five matches. This week in Rome, he won against Burruchaga in three sets. Last season in Rome, Khachanov lost against Tabilo in the fourth round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Passaro is the big underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He was relentless against Dimitrov, and we expect a similar performance tomorrow. Khachanov struggled against Burruchaga, so we believe Passaro will keep this match tight.
That being said, Passaro covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Francesco Passaro +3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Djere – Alcaraz: 11.05.2025 20:30 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Laslo Djere has won three of his last five matches. This week in Rome, the Serb defeated Etcheverry in straight sets in the opening round. Djere demolished Michelsen 6-0 6-3 in the second round.
Carlos Alcaraz has won four of his last five matches. This is his second appearance in Rome. In the opening round, Alcaraz won against Lajovic 6-3 6-3. In his debut campaign, the Spaniard lost against Marozsan in the third round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Djere is the big underdog in this matchup, but we partially disagree. The Serb performed outstandingly against Michelsen. He is a clay-court specialist, and we expect him to put up a big fight against Alcaraz.
That being said, Djere covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Laslo Djere +5.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365
Berrettini – Ruud: Time TBA
H2H: 3-4
Matteo Berrettini has won three of his last five matches. This week in Rome, Berrettini won against Fearnley in straight sets in the opening round. He trailed 3-5 in the second set and saved two set points but turned it around.
Casper Ruud has won seven straight matches. Last week in Madrid, Ruud won the Masters 1000 title, defeating Draper in the final. This week in Rome, Ruud had to fight hard against Bublik in the second round. After losing the second set 4-6, the Norwegian served great in the third round and deservedly won.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Ruud is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He leads 3-1 in the head-to-head meetings against Berrettini on clay. Ruud played his best tennis last week in Madrid and continued playing well in Rome. He is one of the best clay-court players in the world, and we expect him to win.
That being said, Ruud winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Casper Ruud winning @1.57 @bet365
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