Fonseca – Atmane: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Joao Fonseca has won 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. This week, Fonseca defeated Bu in three sets in the opening round. Davidovich Fokina retired against him mid-match in the second round.
Terence Atmane has won four of his last five matches. This week in Cincinnati, the Frenchman qualified for the main draw of the tournament. In the opening main draw round, Atmane demolished Nishioka in straight sets. He upset Cobolli in the second round, winning in three tight sets.
According to the bookies, Fonseca is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. The Brazilian has more qualities than Atmane, and we see him winning the third round match comfortably.
That being said, Fonseca winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Joao Fonseca winning 2-0 @1.73 @bet365
Fritz – Sonego: Time TBA
H2H: 6-2
Taylor Fritz has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, Fritz lost to Shelton in the semifinals in straight sets. This week in Cincinnati, he defeated Nava in straight sets comfortably.
Lorenzo Sonego has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Toronto, the Italian lost to Rublev in three tight sets. This week, he defeated Bergs in straight sets. He served great, offering and saving only one breakpoint.
According to the bookies, Sonego is the big underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He enjoys playing at the biggest tournaments. If he serves well once again, we expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Sonego covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Lorenzo Sonego +3.5 games handicap @2.10 @bet365
Mannarino – Paul: Time TBA
H2H: 1-1
Adrian Mannarino has won four of his last five matches. This week in Cincinnati, the Frenchman dominated in the qualifying tournament, winning both matches in straight sets. In the opening main draw round, he demolished Thompson in straight sets. He offered and saved only one breakpoint. In the second round, Mannarino won against Machac in straight sets.
Tommy Paul has lost three of his last five matches. This week in Cincinnati, Paul defeated Martinez in the opening round in straight sets. It was his first match after Wimbledon. The American was great under pressure, saving all six breakpoints he offered.
According to the bookies, Paul is the big favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. Mannarino has had a terrible season so far. However, this week, the Frenchman played unbelievably well. Last season in Paris on a hard court, Mannarino defeated Paul in straight sets. We believe this will be a tight match that could go either way.
That being said, Mannarino covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Adrian Mannarino +4.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
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