ATP 500 Rotterdam 1/16-Finals
Fils – Lestienne: 05.02.2025 11:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Arthur Fils has won three of his last five matches. Two weeks ago at the Australian Open, Fils retired mid-match against Humbert in the third round. Last week, Arthur helped France win the Davis Cup meeting against Brazil, winning against Seyboth Wild in straight sets. Last season, Fils secured two ATP 500 titles and entered the top 20 in the rankings. It is his first appearance in Rotterdam. Around this time last year, Fils played no competitive matches. He is a great indoor hardcourt player, and we expect him to go deep this week.
Constant Lestienne has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Montpellier, Constant reached the 1/8-Finals as a qualifier. Yunchaokete Bu eventually stopped him, as we predicted. This week in Rotterdam, Lestienne successfully qualified for the main draw tournament. He won both qualifying matches in straight sets. It is his second appearance in Rotterdam. In his debut campaign, 2023, Lestienne lost in the opening round against Rune in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fils is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Fils is a top-20 player who thrives on indoor hard courts. Lestienne is a Challenger Tour-level player. We expect Arthur to dominate in this match and win easily.
That being said, Fils winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Fils winning 2-0 @1.67 @bet365
ATP 500 Rotterdam 1/8-Finals
Lehecka – Hurkacz: 05.02.2025 21:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Jiri Lehecka has won four of his last five matches. Two weeks ago in Melbourne, Lehecka lost against Djokovic in the fourth round of the Australian Open. Last week, Jiri helped the Czech Republic win against South Korea in the Davis Cup. Today, in the opening round of the ATP Rotterdam, Lehecka defeated Popyrin in straight sets. He was solid under pressure, saving both breakpoints. It is his third appearance in Rotterdam. Last season, Lehecka lost against Hurkacz in three tight sets.
Hubert Hurkacz has won three of his last five matches. Hubert Hurkacz has won three of his last five matches. At the beginning of the season, Hubert played in the United Cup. He lost the first two matches. However, after that, Hurkacz won consecutive matches and brought Poland to the finals, where they faced the USA. At the Australian Open, Hubert lost against Kecmanovic in the second round. Yesterday, in the opening round of the ATP Rotterdam, Hurkacz won against Cobolli in straight sets, as we predicted. Last year in Rotterdam, Hurkacz lost in the second round against Griekspoor in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Hurkacz is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Hubert has played solidly this season. Overall, it was a great performance in the opening round against Cobolli. We believe Hurkacz should have been a favorite in this matchup. In their only head-to-head meeting, Hubert defeated Cobolli right here in Rotterdam. We expect the same outcome tomorrow as well.
That being said, Hurkacz winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Hubert Hurkacz winning @2.30 @bet365
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