ATP Masters 1000 Miami 1/64-Finals
Monfils – Marozsan: Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Gael Monfils has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Indian Wells, Monfils lost in the third round against Dimitrov in three tight sets. Last season in Miami, the Frenchman lost in the third round against Alcaraz in straight sets. He has never made it past the quarterfinals.
Fabian Marozsan has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Indian Wells, He retired mid-match against Mpetshi Perricard in the second round. This will be his second appearance in Miami. In his debut campaign last season, He lost against Zverev in the quarterfinals.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Monfils is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. So far this season, Monfils has played almost his best tennis. He won the ATP title at the beginning of the season and has played consistently well throughout. We expect his experience to be crucial in this matchup.
That being said, Monfils winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Gael Monfils winning @1.50 @bet365
Nishikori – Nishioka: Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Kei Nishikori has won three of his last five matches. This week in Phoenix, he lost in the semifinals against Fonseca in straight sets. Last season in Miami, he lost in the opening round against Ofner in straight sets. He was a finalist here in 2016.
Yoshihito Nishioka has won three of his last five matches. His last match was in Delray Beach a month ago, where he withdrew from the 1/8-Final match against Kecmanovic. Last season in Miami, Nishioka lost in the opening round against Cobolli in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Nishikori is the slight favorite in this matchup, and we agree. He is in solid form and has played several solid matches in the last couple of weeks. On the other hand, Nishioka was injured, and we are unsure if he will be fully fit. We expect Nishikori to be a better player and win.
That being said, Nishikori winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Kei Nishikori winning @1.62 @bet365
Rinderknech – Munar: Time TBA
H2H: 1-0
Arthur Rinderknech has lost four straight matches. His last win happened in February. Last week in Phoenix, Rinderknech lost in the opening round against Opelka in three tight sets. Last season in Miami, the Frenchman lost in the qualifying tournament against Schwartzman.
Jaume Munar has lost three of his last five matches. His last match was in Indian Wells, where he lost against Nishikori in three tight sets. Last season in Miami, Munar lost in the opening round against Landaluce in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Rinderknech has lost four straight matches, but he has had a tough draw each time. He is a better hard-court player than Munar, and we expect him to end his losing streak in Miami.
That being said, Rinderknech winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Rinderknech winning @1.91 @bet365
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