Rovereto Challenger semifinals
Landaluce – Nardi: 23.11.2024 16:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Martin Landaluce has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Lyon, Martin reached the quarterfinals, losing against Fonseca in three tight sets. Here in Rovereto, the Spaniard is yet to lose a set. In his opening match, Martin easily defeated Sels in straight sets. After that in the 1/8-Finals, the teenager won against Jacquet once again in straight sets. Today, in the quarterfinals, Landaluce defeated Blancaneaux in consecutive sets. Martin was excellent under pressure, winning the most important points of the match.
Luca Nardi has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Lyon, Nardi lost his opening match against Blanchet in straight sets. In Rovereto, Luca won his opening-round match against Fonio in three sets. After losing the first set, the Italian turned the match around. In the 1/8-Finals, Nardi was dominant from the start of the match and won in easy straight sets. He offered and saved only one breakpoint. Today, in the quarterfinals, Luca defeated Prihodko in easy straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Landaluce is the slight favorite in this matchup. Both players played solidly throughout this week. We believe that this should have been a 50-50 match. We expect Nardi to keep this match tight and cover the game’s handicap.
That said, Nardi covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Luca Nardi +2.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
Maestrelli – Holmgren: 23.11.2024 18:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Francesco Maestrelli has won four of his last five matches. Maestrelli failed to qualify for the main draw tournament two weeks ago in Lyon. Here in Rovereto, Maestrelli upset Herbert in the first round, winning in straight sets. After that, in the tournament’s second round, Maestrelli defeated Agwi after spending almost three hours on the court. Today, in the quarterfinals, Francesco won against Prizmic in three tight sets. He even had to save one match point in the deciding set. Once again, Maestrelli spent almost three hours on the court.
August Holmgren has won three of his last five matches. Two weeks ago in Lyon, Holmgren lost his opening match against Coric in three tight sets. Here in Rovereto, Holmgren has not lost a set in the tournament. In his opening match, August defeated Marie in easy straight sets. After that in the 1/8-Finals, Holmgren had an easy job once again, winning against Arnaboldi in straight sets. Today, in the quarterfinals, August had the most significant challenge so far. He defeated Vatutin in straight sets but lost his serve twice in the second set.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Holmgren is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree with that. Maestrelli spent too much time on the court this week. On the other hand, Holmgren easily won all of his matches.
That being said, Holmgren winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: August Holmgren winning @1.50 @bet365
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