ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 1/8-Finals
Goffin – Zverev: 09.10.2024 14:00 CEST
H2H: 4-4
David Goffin has won four of his last five matches. Here in Shanghai, Goffin defeated Duckworth in straight sets in his opening match. After that, in the second round of the tournament, David defeated Musetti in three sets as we predicted. In the 1/8-Finals, Goffin defeated Giron in three tight sets. So far this season, Goffin has not had any remarkable results. He spent a lot of time playing at the challenger
Alexander Zverev has won three of his last five matches. The last tournament he played before Shanghai was the Laver Cup. Zverev won, and lost one singles match against the Americans. Here in Shanghai, Zverev dominated in his opening match against Bellucci. It was another great serving performance from the German, offering only one breakpoint in the whole match. Today, in the third round of the tournament, Zverev defeated Griekspoor in three tight sets. Last year in Shanghai, Zverev was upset by Safiullin in the opening round. Alexander played poorly, winning only four games against the Russian.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Zverev is the big favorite in this matchup. We believe that he will dominate against Goffin. Alexander had a rough third round match, but we think that Zverev will dominate from the very start, and win here easily.
That being said, Zverev covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alexander Zverev -4.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Safiullin – Djokovic: 09.10.2024 12:30 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Roman Safiullin has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Safiullin reached the 1/8-Finals, where he pushed Sinner in the deciding set. Here in Shanghai, Roman had a favorable draw so far. In the first round, Roman defeated Zhukayev in straight sets. After that, in the second round, Safiullin faced another Kazakh. Bublik also had no answer for Roman’s game, and lost the match in straight sets. Today, in the 1/8-Finals, Safiullin defeated Tiafoe in three tight sets as we predicted. Safiullin saved all three breakpoints, and was confident on the court.
Novak Djokovic has won four of his last five matches. After losing against Popyrin in the third round of the US Open, Novak took some time off to enjoy his life. Novak mentioned that he has won everything, and is now looking to only participating in the biggest tournaments such as this one. Here in Shanghai, Novak defeated Michelsen in straight tight sets as we predicted.
Today, in the 1/8-Finals, Novak demolished Cobolli in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Djokovic is the big favorite in this matchup. Safiullin played great tennis this week so far. We believe that he will win some free points off of his serve, and keep this match tight.
That being said, Safiullin covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Roman Safiullin +4.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
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