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ATP Rotterdam Best Best Including Auger-Aliassime vs Popyrin
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ATP 500 Rotterdam 1/16-Finals

Popyrin – Auger-Aliassime: 11.02.2026 19:30 CEST
H2H: 2-1

Alexei Popyrin has lost nine straight matches. The last match he played was in Manama, where he lost to Blanchet in the opening round in straight sets. His last win was at the US Open last season. He has never made it past the opening round here. Last season, Popyrin lost to Lehecka in the opening round in straight sets.

Felix Auger-Aliassime has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Montpellier, Auger-Aliassime won the title, defeating Mannarino in the final in straight sets. He was the champion here in 2022. Last season in Rotterdam, the Canadian retired in the opening round against Vavassori.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Auger-Aliassime is the clear favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Popyrin is in terrible form and has never succeeded in Rotterdam. On the other hand, Auger-Aliassime enjoys playing in Rotterdam and has just won the title in Montpellier. We expect Auger-Aliassime to dominate in this matchup.

That being said, Auger-Aliassime covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Felix Auger-Aliassime -3.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365

Tsitsipas – Rinderknech: 11.02.2026 12:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Stefanos Tsitsipas has won three of his last five matches. Last week in the Davis Cup, Tsitsipas defeated Magadan and Pacheco Mendez in straight sets. Last season in Rotterdam, Tsitsipas lost to Bellucci in the quarterfinals in straight sets.

Arthur Rinderknech has won three of his last five matches. Last week in the Davis Cup, the Frenchman defeated Gombos and Molcan in straight sets. He has never played in the main draw of the Rotterdam tournament.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Rinderknech is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. The Frenchman played well in the Davis Cup against solid opponents. On the other hand, Tsitsipas struggled with his form for the past few months. We expect Rinderknech to keep this match close.

That being said, Rinderknech covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Arthur Rinderknech +2.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365

Vukic – Wawrinka: 11.02.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1

Aleksandar Vukic has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Australian Open, where he lost to Tirante in the opening round in straight sets. Last season around this time, Vukic played in Dallas, where he lost to Shelton in the opening round.

Stanislas Wawrinka has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Montpellier, Wawrinka lost to Auger-Aliassime in the second round in straight sets. Last season in Rotterdam, Wawrinka lost to Medvedev in the opening round in three sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Wawrinka is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He has played well since the beginning of the season. On the other hand, Vukic played poorly at the Australian Open. We expect Wawrinka to dominate under these fast conditions and win easily.

That being said, Wawrinka covering the games handicap is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Stanislas Wawrinka -2.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365

This article first appeared on Last Word On Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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