ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 1/32-Finals
Popyrin – Kecmanovic: 05.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 1-3
Alexei Popyrin has lost three of his last five matches. Three weeks ago, Popyrin represented Australia in the Davis Cup, where he won two, and lost one singles match. Last week in Tokyo, Popyrin lost in the opening round against Machac in three tight sets. A few months ago, Popyrin won the biggest title of his career at the Montreal Masters. With that result, Popyrin climbed all the way up to the top 30 in the rankings. Last year in Shanghai, Popyrin lost in the opening round against Arnaldi in three tight sets.
Miomir Kecmanovic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Kecmanovic lost his opening match against Griekspoor in three tight sets. Here in Shanghai, Miomir defeated Hijikata in easy straight sets. Miomir is outside the top 50 in the rankings, so he is hoping for a solid result this week to get back where he belongs. Kecmanovic started off this season well, reaching the second week of the Australian Open. However, since then, Miomir has not had any remarkable results. Last year in Shanghai, Miomir retired in his opening match against By.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Popyrin is the slight favorite in this matchup. With his recent results, we believe that Popyrin will be a better player on the court tomorrow. On the other hand, Kecmanovic has not had any remarkable results recently.
That being said, Popyrin winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alexei Popyrin winning @1.53 @bet365
Giron – Khachanov: 05.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Marcos Giron has lost four of his last five matches. Giron is on the verge of dropping outside the top 50 in the rankings. He has been struggling with his form recently. Here in Shanghai, Giron defeated Tu in straight sets as we predicted. It was his first win on the tour since winning the title at Newport on grass. Last year in Shanghai, Giron lost in the second round of the tournament against Sinner in two tight sets.
Karen Khachanov has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Khachanov reached the quarterfinals, where he lost against Alcaraz in straight sets. Carlos ended up winning the tournament, so it was overall a solid tournament for the Russian, who loves to play under fast conditions such as this one. Khachanov usually performs well at the Masters tournaments. Last year in Shanghai, Khachanov lost in the third round against Dimitrov in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Khachanov is the slight favorite in this matchup. Giron is completely out of form. On the other hand, Khachanov was in terrible form, but started playing better recently. We believe that Karen will go deep this week, and win this match easily as well.
That being said, Khachanov winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Karen Khachanov winning @1.50 @bet365
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