Cerundolo – de Minaur: 18.01.2025 Time TBA<\/strong> Francisco Cerundolo has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Auckland, Cerundolo lost in his opening match against Carballes Baena in straight sets. In Melbourne, Francisco won the opening match against Bublik in straight sets. Cerundolo lost his serve twice, but other than that, he was consistent on his serve. Today, in the second round, Diaz Acosta retired after he lost the first set 2-6 against Cerundolo. Last year in Melbourne, Cerundolo reached the second round, losing against Marozsan in straight sets.<\/p>\n Alex de Minaur has lost four of his last five matches. So far this season, Alex has only played in the United Cup, winning both matches. In the opening Australian Open round, de Minaur won against Van de Zandschulp in straight sets. Today, Alex also won against Boyer in straight sets in the second round.<\/a> De Minaur is the eighth seed, and the home crowd has big expectations. Nick Kyrgios lost in the opening round, so Alex remains their biggest hope. Last year in the Australian Open, de Minaur reached the 1\/8-Finals, losing against Rublev in five sets.<\/p>\n According to the bookies, Alex is the big favorite in this matchup, but we disagree. Francisco spent only a couple of hours on the court this week. He showed promising tennis in the opening matches, and we expect him to keep this match tight.<\/p>\n That being said, Cerundolo covering the games handicap is a value bet.<\/strong><\/p>\n Value bet\/ the best odds: Francisco Cerundolo +7.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365<\/strong><\/p>\n Fritz – Monfils: 18.01.2025 Time TBA<\/strong> Taylor Fritz has won six straight matches. Taylor started this season by losing in three tight sets against Auger-Aliassime in the United Cup. However, after that match, Fritz won four consecutive matches, helping the USA win the United Cup. So far in Melbourne, Fritz has won both matches in straight sets. Today, in the second round, Taylor defeated Garin in straight sets, losing just three games. Last year in Melbourne, Fritz reached the quarterfinals, losing against Djokovic in four tight sets. That was also his biggest result in the Australian Open.<\/p>\n
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