Etcheverry – Shang: Time TBA
H2H: 0-2
Tomas Martin Etcheverry has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, the Argentine lost to Cerundolo in the third round in straight sets. He hopes for a solid result this week to get closer to the top 50 in the rankings.
Juncheng Shang has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, Shang lost to Duckworth in the opening round in straight sets. So far this season, he has fought with injuries. He has only played six hard-court matches and won three of them.
According to the bookies, Etcheverry is the slight favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. Shang is a better hard-court player. He leads 2-0 in head-to-head meetings against Etcheverry. We expect him to be a better player tomorrow and win.
That being said, Shang winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Juncheng Shang winning @2.30 @bet365
Fonseca – Bu: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Joao Fonseca has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, Schoolkate upset him in the opening round in straight sets. The Brazilian is one of the most hyped players this season, but he has struggled with his form for the past few weeks. He hopes for a solid result this week to cement his top 50 status.
Yunchaokete Bu has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, Bu lost to Sonego in the second round in straight sets. He has not had any remarkable results this season on hard courts.
According to the bookies, Fonseca is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is one of the most talented players of his generation. Earlier this season, Fonseca dominated on hard courts. This is a solid match for him to get back to his winning runs. We expect him to dominate and win easily.
That being said, Fonseca covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Joao Fonseca -3.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
Medjedovic – Kovacevic: Time TBA
H2H: 2-0
Hamad Medjedovic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at Wimbledon, where he retired mid-match against Ofner in the opening round. His last hard-court match was in March in Miami, where Hijikata upset him in the opening round.
Aleksandar Kovacevic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, Kovacevic lost to Boyer in the opening round in straight sets. So far this season, Kovacevic has had his biggest results at the Challenger Tour level on hard courts.
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Medjedovic is fully fit coming into this match. He leads 2-0 in head-to-head meetings against Kovacevic. He is a better player altogether, and we believe he will win easily.
That being said, Medjedovic winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Hamad Medjedovic winning @1.80 @bet365
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