ATP French Open qualifiers semifinals
Cilic – Martin Tiffon: 21.05.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. His last match before the ATP French Open was almost a month ago, where he lost against Gigante in the opening round of the Challenger tournament. Since then, Cilic prepared for the French Open. In his last appearance at the French Open, Cilic reached the semifinals. This week in Paris, Cilic won the opening qualifying match against Wu in straight sets.
Pol Martin Tiffon has won four of his last five matches. This week in Paris, the Spaniard defeated Kouame in three tight sets after losing the opening set 2-6. In the second and third sets, he was great under pressure.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Cilic is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is one of the most experienced players in the draw. On the other hand, Martin Tiffon lacks experience at the highest level. We expect Cilic to dominate from the start until the end.
That being said, Cilic winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marin Cilic winning 2-0 @1.62 @bet365
Harris – Virtanen: 21.05.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Lloyd Harris has lost seven of his last eight matches. This week in Paris, Harris ended his 7-match losing streak. He defeated Huesler in straight sets in the opening qualifying round. Harris was excellent under pressure, saving both breakpoints he offered.
Otto Virtanen has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Turin, Virtanen lost in the opening round of the Challenger tournament against Ugo Carabelli in straight sets. This week in Paris, the Finn defeated Escoffier in the first qualifying round in straight sets. He trailed 1-3 in the opening set but turned it around.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Virtanen is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He has been more consistent this season than Harris, so we expect him to be more confident and win.
That being said, Virtanen winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Otto Virtanen winning @1.50 @bet365
Popko – Galan: 21.05.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: 0-3
Dmitry Popko has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Zagreb, he lost in straight sets in the second round of the Challenger tournament against Poljicak. This week in Paris, the Kazakh defeated Dougaz in three tight sets after spending over three hours on the court.
Daniel Elahi Galan has lost three of his last five matches. Galan won the opening qualifying round against Jasika this week at the French Open in three sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Galan is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Popko struggled on clay courts throughout his career, while Galan always delivered his best tennis on clay. We expect Galan to be a better player today and win easily.
That being said, Galan winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Daniel Elahi Galan winning in straight sets @2.00 @bet365
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