ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai quarterfinals
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Alcaraz – Machac: 10.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 1-0
Carlos Alcaraz has won 12 straight matches. Last week in Beijing, Carlos lifted the title. Alcaraz defeated Sinner in the final as we predicted. It was a tough three-setter, but Carlos played better under pressure, and deservedly won the title. Here in Shanghai, Carlos won his opening match against Shang in straight sets. In the second round of the tournament, Alcaraz defeated Wu in straight sets. Today in the 1/8-Finals, Carlos defeated Monfils in straight tight sets as we predicted. Last year in Shanghai, Carlos lost in the 1/8-Finals against Dimitrov in three tight sets.
Tomas Machac has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Machac lost against Humbert in three tight sets as we predicted. Here in Shanghai, Machac won his opening match against Davidovich Fokina in three tight sets. After losing the first set 1-6, Machac stepped up his level, and turned the match around. In the third round of the tournament, Tomas defeated Vukic in easy straight sets. Today, in the 1/8-Finals, Machac upset Tommy Paul in three sets as we predicted.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Alcaraz is the big favorite in this matchup. We believe that Tomas is in great form, and that he will be fully confident coming into this matchup. Alcaraz had a tough match against Monfils, and we believe that he will struggle against Machac.
That being said, Machac covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Tomas Machac +5.5 games handicap @1.65 @bet365
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Sinner – Medvedev: 10.10.2024 Time TBA
H2H: 6-7
Jannik Sinner has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Jannik reached the final, where he lost against Alcaraz in three tight sets as we predicted. Here in Shanghai, Sinner dominated in his opening match against Daniel as we predicted. After that, in the third round, Jannik defeated Etcheverry in three sets. Today, in the 1/8-Finals, Jannik defeated Shelton in straight tight sets as predicted. Last year in Shanghai, Sinner reached the third round, where he was upset by Shelton.
Daniil Medvedev has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Medvedev reached the semifinals, where he lost against Alcaraz in straight sets as we predicted. Daniil has been struggling with his form recently, but his recent result in Beijing might give him some self-confidence back. Here in Shanghai, Medvedev defeated Seyboth Wild in his opening match in tight straight sets. After that, in the third round, Daniil won against Arnaldi in three tight sets. Today, in the 1/8-Finals, Daniil won against Tsitsipas in straight sets. Last year in Shanghai, Medvedev reached the third round, when he fell short against Korda in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Sinner is the big favorite in this matchup. We believe that Jannik is a better player at this moment, and that he will continue his winning streak tomorrow against Daniil. Medvedev said that he finds it hard to play in Shanghai because the balls are slow, and he can not generate enough power.
That being said, Sinner covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jannik Sinner -3.5 games handicap @1.90 @bet365
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