The ATP Queen’s Club round of 16 on June 18 features several players aiming to build momentum ahead of Wimbledon after impressive starts to the grass season. Jiri Lehecka continues his campaign as one of the tournament favourites and faces qualifier Rinky Hijikata, who has already won three matches in London, including a straight-set upset of Alejandro Tabilo. Ugo Humbert also looks comfortable on grass after a convincing victory over Marin Cilic. He now takes on Hamad Medjedovic, who did not face a single breakpoint in his opening-round win.
ATP Queen’s Club 1/8-Finals
Hijikata – Lehecka: 18.06.2026 15:30 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Rinky Hijikata has won four of his last five matches. This week in London, Hijikata qualified for the main draw tournament. In the opening round of the main draw, the Australian defeated Tabilo in straight sets.
Jiri Lehecka has won three of his last five matches. This week at the Queens Club, Lehecka won against Majchrzak in two tight sets. He trailed 2-4 in the second set, but turned it around.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Lehecka is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He leads 2-0 in head-to-head meetings against Hijikata and is the second seed this week. We expect him to win easily.
That being said, Lehecka covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jiri Lehecka -3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Medjedovic – Humbert: 18.06.2026 17:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Hamad Medjedovic has won three of his last five matches. This week in London, Medjedovic defeated Rinderknech in two tiebreaks. He served well, not offering any breakpoints.
Ugo Humbert has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Hertogenbosch, the Frenchman lost to Bonzi in the second round in three sets. This week, Humbert defeated Cilic in the opening round in straight sets. He offered and saved three breakpoints.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Humbert is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He dominated against Cilic in the opening round and enjoys playing on grass. We expect him to dominate on his backhand side.
That being said, Humbert winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Ugo Humbert winning @1.57 @bet365
Paul – Van de Zandschulp: 18.06.2026 14:00 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Tommy Paul has won three of his last five matches. This week at the Queens Club, Paul defeated Svajda in the opening match in straight sets. He served well, hitting 15 aces and saving all five breakpoints he offered.
Botic van de Zandschulp has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Hertogenbosch, van de Zandschulp lost to Griekspoor in three sets. This week in London, the Dutchman defeated Wendelken in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Paul is the clear favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He dominated in the opening match and enjoys playing on grass. On the other hand, van de Zandschulp offered seven breakpoints in the opening match. We expect him to dominate the rallies.
That being said, Paul covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Tommy Paul -3.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
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