The ATP Mallorca round of 16 on June 23 features several intriguing clashes between players still searching for consistency on grass. Nuno Borges looks to build on an impressive opening-round performance against Jan-Lennard Struff. At the same time, Stefanos Tsitsipas begins his grass-court campaign against Ignacio Buse after an early French Open exit. Luciano Darderi also returns to action with a dominant head-to-head record against Yannick Hanfmann, setting up an interesting battle between two players looking to gain momentum ahead of Wimbledon.
ATP 250 Mallorca 1/8-Finals
Struff – Borges: 23.06.2026 13:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Jan-Lennard Struff has won three of his last five matches. This week in Mallorca, Struff defeated Landaluce in the opening round in three sets. He was a better player in the deciding set under pressure.
Nuno Borges has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Mallorca, Borges defeated Mannarino in the opening round in straight sets. He dominated from start to finish and deservedly won.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Borges is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Struff struggled on his serve in the opening round, which is his biggest weapon. On the other hand, Borges defeated Mannarino comfortably. We expect Borges to dominate the rallies.
That being said, Borges winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Nuno Borges winning @1.57 @bet365
Tsitsipas – Buse: 23.06.2026 15:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Stefanos Tsitsipas has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the French Open, where he lost to Arnaldi in the second round. So far this season, the Greek has not played any grass-court matches.
Ignacio Buse has won three of his last five matches. Last week in London, Buse lost to Nakashima in the second round in straight sets. So far in his career, Buse has played only five grass-court matches and lost three.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Tsitsipas is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Both players struggle on grass. However, Tsitsipas has more weapons to dominate on grass, and we expect him to win.
That being said, Tsitsipas winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Stefanos Tsitsipas winning @1.62 @bet365
Darderi – Hanfmann: 23.06.2026 17:30 CEST
H2H: 6-0
Luciano Darderi has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the French Open, where he lost to Comesana in the second round in five sets. So far this season, the Italian has not played any grass-court matches.
Yannick Hanfmann has won three of his last five matches. This week in Mallorca, Hanfmann defeated Vallejo in two tiebreaks. His experience was crucial in deciding moments.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Darderi is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He leads 6-0 in head-to-head meetings against Hanfmann. Even though grass is not his favourite surface, Darderi performed well last season.
That being said, Darderi winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Luciano Darderi winning @2.20 @bet365
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