ATP 250 Mallorca 1/16-Finals
Diallo – Munar: Time TBA
H2H: 1-0
Gabriel Diallo has won four of his last five matches. Last week in London, the Canadian lost in straight sets against Lehecka in the 1/8-Finals. A week before, Diallo secured his maiden ATP title in Hertogenbosch. Around this time last season, he played at the Challenger Tour level.
Jaume Munar has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in London, the Spaniard lost against Alcaraz in the 1/8-Finals. After playing almost four hours, Munar fought hard but lost in three tight sets. Last season in Mallorca, he lost against Ofner in the opening round in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Diallo is the favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. Munar played well in London and will have a packed crowd. We expect a tight match that could go either way.
That being said, Munar covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jaume Munar +2.5 games handicap @2.10 @bet365
Dzumhur – Rinderknech: Time TBA
H2H: 1-1
Damir Dzumhur has lost three of his last five matches. His last match was in Stuttgart when he retired mid-match against Herbert in the opening round. So far this season, the Bosnian has played only one match on grass. He has never succeeded on grass courts. Around this time last season, Dzumhur played at the Challenger Tour level.
Arthur Rinderknech has won three of his last five matches. Last week in London, the Frenchman lost against Alcaraz in the quarterfinals in tight straight sets. Around this time last season, Rinderknech played in Eastbourne, where he lost in the opening round against Cobolli in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rinderknech is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Dzumhur struggles on grass, where he never succeeded. On the other hand, Rinderknech played well last week in London. We expect him to dominate from the start until the end.
That being said, Rinderknech winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Rinderknech winning 2-0 @2.00 @bet365
Etcheverry – Bautista-Agut: Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Tomas Martin Etcheverry has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Halle, Etcheverry lost against Khachanov in the quarterfinals in straight sets. Around this time last season, the Argentine played in Eastbourne, where he lost against Shang in the opening round.
Roberto Bautista-Agut has won three of his last five matches. Last week in London, the Spaniard lost against Alcaraz in the semifinals in straight sets. Last season in Mallorca, Bautista-Agut lost against Monfils in the quarterfinals.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Bautista-Agut is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He played well against Alcaraz last week in London. He will have a packed crowd, and we expect him to win.
That being said, Bautista-Agut winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Roberto Bautista-Agut winning @1.62
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