The ATP Masters 1000 Rome second round on May 9 offers a few interesting value angles. Tomas Machac comes in with confidence after a strong win over Tsitsipas and could trouble Daniil Medvedev on clay. At the same time, Andrey Rublev looks well placed to take advantage of Miomir Kecmanovic’s poor form. Marin Cilic also appears to have the edge against Martin Landaluce, with his experience likely to be a key factor.
ATP Masters 1000 Rome 1/32-Finals
Machac – Medvedev: 09.05.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Tomas Machac has won three of his last five matches. This week in Rome, the Czech defeated Tsitsipas in the opening round in straight sets. Last season in Rome, Machac lost to Paul in the third round in three tight sets.
Daniil Medvedev has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Madrid, Medvedev lost to Cobolli in the 1/8-Finals in three sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Machac is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Medvedev hates playing on clay. On the other hand, Machac played well against Tsitsipas in the opening round. We expect a close match that could go either way.
That being said, Machac covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Tomas Machac +2.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
Rublev – Kecmanovic: 09.05.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 2-0
Andrey Rublev has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Madrid, Kopriva upset the Russian in the opening round in straight sets. Last season in Rome, Rublev lost to Marozsan in the second round.
Miomir Kecmanovic has lost four of his last five matches. This week, Kecmanovic defeated Svrcina in the opening round in straight sets. Last season in Rome, the Serb lost to Griekspoor in the opening round in three sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rublev is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Kecmanovic struggled on his serve in the opening match against Svrcina. He is in terrible form and has never won a set against Rublev.
That being said, Rublev covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Andrey Rublev -3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Cilic – Landaluce: 09.05.2026 12:30 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Madrid, Cilic suffered from a stomach bug and was forced to withdraw from the second round clash against Fonseca. This week in Rome, Cilic defeated Giron in the opening round in straight sets.
Martin Landaluce has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Rome, the Spaniard failed to qualify for the main draw of the tournament. However, with several players withdrawing from the tournament, Landaluce entered the main draw as a lucky loser.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Cilic is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He enjoys playing at the Masters 1000 level and has more experience than Landaluce. We expect him to dominate on his serve and win.
That being said, Cilic winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marin Cilic winning @1.62 @bet365
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