ATP 250 Delray Beach 1/8-Finals
McDonald – Davidovich Fokina: 13.02.2025 20:30 CEST
H2H: 0-2
Mackenzie McDonald has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played before the ATP Delray Beach was in the Davis Cup, helping the USA win against Taiwan. He was granted a wild card this week in Delray Beach. Yesterday, Mackenzie won against Nishikori in three tight sets in the opening round. His last appearance here was in 2023, when he reached the semifinals, losing against Fritz in straight sets.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Dallas, Alejandro lost in the second round against Arnaldi in straight sets. At the Australian Open, as we predicted, the Spaniard lost in the 1/8-Finals against Paul in straight sets. Last season was a disappointing season for Davidovich Fokina. It is his first appearance in Delray Beach. In the opening round, Alejandro won against Daniel in straight sets. Around this time last year, he played in Doha, losing in the opening round against Mensik in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Davidovich Fokina is the favorite in this matchup, but we disagree. McDonald thrives on hard courts. He has already played two semifinals in Delray Beach. He will also have a packed crowd, and we expect him to keep this match tight.
That being said, McDonald covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Mackenzie McDonald +2.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
Fritz – Bu :14.02.2025 02:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Taylor Fritz has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Dallas, Shapovalov upset Fritz in the second round. He is the first seed this week in Delray Beach, making his eighth appearance here. Fritz has won consecutive ATP titles in Delray Beach in 2023 and 2024. He defeated Paul in straight sets last year in the final. So far this season, Fritz has won the United Cup title with the USA, which is his biggest result this season.
Yunchaokete Bu has won three of his last five matches. His biggest result this season was reaching the quarterfinals in Montpellier. Auger-Aliassime eventually stopped him in straight sets. Last week in Dallas, Bu lost in the opening round against Munar in straight sets. Bu won in the opening round against Hijikata in Delray Beach in straight sets. He dominated from the start until the end, losing only two games. Bu served great, but it did not offer any breakpoints.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fritz is the favorite in this matchup, and we partially agree. However, Bu played exceptionally well in the opening round. On the other hand, Fritz struggled with his form for the last couple of weeks. We believe Bu will have another solid serving performance and keep this match tight.
That being said, Bu covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Yunchaokete Bu +4.5 games handicap @2.20 @bet365
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