ATP 250 Bucharest semifinals
Baez – Fucsovics: 05.04.2025 12:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Sebastian Baez has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, Baez defeated Diallo in three sets in his opening match. It is his debut campaign in Bucharest. He is the first week this week and the biggest favorite to win the title. In the quarterfinals, Diallo put up a big fight against Baez, but the Argentine was more lethal when it was most important.
Marton Fucsovics has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Girona, Fucsovics lost in the 1/8-Finals to Cilic in three sets. He won the opening round in Bucharest, winning against Nardi in straight sets. Fucsovics was great under pressure, saving both breakpoints. In the second round, Fucsovics won against Navone in three tight sets. He had terrible cramps in the deciding set, but managed to stay on both feet and win the match. Today in the quarterfinals, Fucsovics won against O’Connell in straight sets. He dominated from the start until the end.
Best Bets to Make
Main Bet
According to the bookies, Fucsovics is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He had a tough draw so far this week, but overcame every obstacle. Fucsovics is the defending champion in Bucharest and we believe he will be a better player tomorrow. On the other hand, Baez struggled in both matches this week. We expect Fucsovics to keep this match tight.
That being said, Fucsovics covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marton Fucsovics +2.5 games handicap @1.90 @bet365
Extra Bet
Baez always struggled with his serve. The surface in Bucharest is very slow and we believe he will fight hard for every point on his serve. Fucsovics has a solid serve and we expect him to be competitive in every game of the opening set.
That being said, Fucsovics winning at least one point in every game in set 1 is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marton Fucsovics to win 1+ points in every game in set 1 @+105 @FanDuel
Cobolli – Dzumhur: 05.04.2025 14:00 CEST
H2H: 1-2
Flavio Cobolli has won three of his last five matches. He outlasted Gasquet this week in Bucharest, winning in three sets. It has been a disappointing season for him so far. Cobolli hopes for a solid result in his debut campaign in Bucharest. Today in the quarterfinals, Cobolli won against Misolic in tight straight sets.
Damir Dzumhur has won four of his last five matches. This week in Bucharest, Dzumhur had a toughest challenge in the quarterfinals, winning against Jianu in three tight sets. Today in the quarterfinals, Pedro Martinez retired mid-match in the second set against Dzumhur.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Dzumhur is in great form and is close to returning back to top 50 in the rankings. He had a solid run in Zadar at the Challenger tournament two weeks ago and he continued in that fashion in Bucharest. On the other hand, Cobolli struggled with his form throughout the whole season.
That being said, Dzumhur winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Damir Dzumhur winning @1.90 @bet365
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