The ATP Masters 1000 Miami kicks off with several intriguing 1/64-final matchups. Players like Atmane and Brooksby look to capitalise on favourable form, while veterans like Cilic rely on experience. With early-round inconsistencies common, these spots offer solid value bets to start the tournament.
ATP Masters 1000 Miami 1/64-Finals
Atmane – Altmaier: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Terence Atmane has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Phoenix, Atmane lost to Blanch in the opening round of the challenger tournament. This will be his debut campaign in the main draw tournament here in Miami. He failed to qualify in the past two editions.
Daniel Altmaier has lost eight straight matches. He is winless so far this season. The German retired mid-match against Kecmanovic two weeks ago in Indian Wells. Last season in Miami. Altmaier lost to Wong in the opening round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Atmane is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Altmaier struggled with his form this season. On the other hand, Atmane had some ups and downs throughout the season, but he is still in way better form than Altmaier.
That being said, Atmane winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Terence Atmane winning @1.57 @bet365
Tabilo – Comesana: 19.03.2026 20:30 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Alejandro Tabilo has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Indian Wells, where he lost to Medvedev in the second round in straight sets. Last season in Miami, the Chilean lost to Ruud in the third round in straight sets.
Francisco Comesana has lost four of his last five matches. The Argentine has struggled with his form since the beginning of the season. Last season in Miami, Comesana was upset by Cina in the opening round in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Tabilo is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Comesana is in terrible form, and Tabilo has more experience at the Masters 1000 level. We expect Tabilo to be a better player in this matchup.
That being said, Tabilo covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alejandro Tabilo -3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Cilic – Popyrin: 19.03.2026 20:30 CEST
H2H: 2-1
Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Indian Wells, where he lost to Svajda in the opening round. This will be his fourteenth appearance in Miami. Cilic has made it in every appearance at least past the opening round.
Alexei Popyrin has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Indian Wells, where he lost to Brooksby in the opening round in straight sets. Last season in Miami, Popyrin lost to Safiullin in the second round.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Cilic is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. In 2022, here in Miami, Cilic demolished Popyrin in straight sets within an hour. We believe that, given his experience and playing style, he will win tonight.
That being said, Cilic winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marin Cilic winning @1.57 @bet365
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