ATP French Open 1/16-Finals
Misolic – Djokovic: 31.05.2025 20:15 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Filip Misolic has won four five straight matches. Misolic qualified for the main draw tournament this week in Paris by winning all three matches in straight sets. In the opening main draw round, the Austrian won against Bu in four sets after losing the opening set 5-7. In the second round, he won against Shapovalov in five tight sets.
Novak Djokovic has won six straight matches. Last week in Geneva, Djokovic won the title, defeating Hurkacz in the final in three tight sets. With that win, the Serb secured his 100th ATP title. This week in Paris, Djokovic easily won the opening round against McDonald in straight sets. In the second round, he won against Moutet in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Djokovic is the big favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Misolic is a Challenger tour player who has never succeeded at the Grand Slam level. Djokovic played well this week, and we expect him to win easily tomorrow.
That being said, Djokovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Novak Djokovic -8.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Norrie – Fearnley: 31.05.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Cameron Norrie has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Geneva, he fought hard against Djokovic in the semifinals but fell short in three sets. This week in Paris, he won the second-round match against Gomez in straight sets. Last season at the French Open, the Brit lost against Kotov in the opening round.
Jacob Fearnley has won three of his last five matches. This week in Paris, Fearnley won the opening-round match against Wawrinka in straight sets. Yesterday, in the second round, Humbert retired in the second set against Fearnley.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup. Both players never succeeded on clay courts. However, Norrie has much more experience at the Grand Slam level, which will be crucial tomorrow.
That being said, Norrie winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Cameron Norrie winning @1.80 @bet365
Rublev – Fils: 31.05.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: 1-1
Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Hamburg, Rublev lost against Cobolli in the final. This week in Paris, Rublev had a favourable draw so far. In the second round, the Russian defeated Walton in straight sets.
Arthur Fils has won four of his last five matches. This week in Paris, the Frenchman defeated Jarry in four tight sets after spending almost four hours on the court. After losing the third set 6-7, Fils stepped up his level and won the fourth set easily. In the second round, he defeated Munar in five tight sets while injured.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fils is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He is a better clay-court player than Rublev, and Fils should be his favourite if he is fit. We expect him to be a better player tomorrow.
That being said, Fils winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Fils winning @2.38 @bet365
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