Yokkaichi Challenger 1/16-Finals
Mochizuki – McCabe: 26.11.2024 02:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Shintaro Mochizuki has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Yokohama, Mochizuki lost in the 1/8-Finals against Wong in straight sets. Shintaro is one of the most considerable Japanese talents right now. He started this season well by playing in the main draw of the Australian Open. The main problem was that he was inconsistent throughout this season, so he is outside the top 200. Mochizuki is looking for a solid result in his home country to get a better ranking for the next season.
James McCabe has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Yokohama, McCabe reached the tournament’s quarterfinals, where Hassan stopped him in three tight sets. James spent most of this season playing at the Challenger tour level. Like Mochizuki, James is fighting to get closer to the top 200 in the rankings. His most significant results were at the ITF level, where he had won several titles this season. Being Australian, McCabe loves to play on fast, hard courts like this one.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this should be a 50-50 match. McCabe is currently a better player and has more momentum on his side. He defeated some of the solid ATP players in the last couple of weeks, so we believe he will be confident coming into this matchup.
That being said, McCabe winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: James McCabe winning @1.73 @bet365
Ymer – Zakharov: 26.11.2024 05:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Elias Ymer has won three of his last five matches. In 2018, Elias was ranked around the top 100. His constant injuries led to him being outside the top 300 right now. Last week in Yokohama, Elias lost in the 1/8-Finals against McCabe in three tight sets. With this ranking, Ymer must qualify for the main draw challenger tournaments. His most significant result this season was reaching the final of the challenger tournament in Oeiras, where he lost against Faria. Other than that, this has been a season to forget for him.
Alexey Zakharov has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Yokohama, Zakharov reached the quarterfinals, losing against Lestienne in straight sets. Alexey is slowly but surely transitioning from the ITF level to the challenger level. His biggest result this season was reaching the final in the Amersfoort Challenger, played on clay, where he lost against Barrios Vera.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Ymer is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Even though his form is not brilliant now, Elias is still a solid hard-court player. We believe he will eventually find his best form and climb the rankings. We expect him to dominate tomorrow and win this match easily.
That being said, Ymer winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Elias Ymer winning @1.53 @bet365
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