Medvedev – Popyrin: Time TBA
H2H: 4-1
Daniil Medvedev has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, the Russian lost to Moutet in the quarterfinals in three tight sets. So far this season, Medvedev has not had any remarkable results. He is the tenth seed this week in Toronto. In the opening round, Medvedev defeated Svrcina in straight sets.
Alexei Popyrin has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, the Australian lost to Wu in the opening round in three tight sets. This week in Toronto, Popyrin defeated Arseneault in the opening round in straight sets.
According to the bookies, Medvedev is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Popyrin struggled against the player who is ranked outside the top 600. On the other hand, Medvedev enjoys these conditions, and we expect him to get the job done easily.
That being said, Medvedev covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Daniil Medvedev -3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Muller – Rune: Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Alexandre Muller has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Muller lost to Moutet in straight sets in the opening round. This week in Toronto, the Frenchman defeated Kecmanovic in three tight sets in the opening round.
Holger Rune has lost three of his last five matches. His last match before the ATP Toronto was at Wimbledon, where he lost against Jarry in five tight sets. This week in Toronto, Rune defeated Mpetshi Perricard in straight sets in the opening round.
According to the bookies, Rune is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He played well against Mpetshi Perricard yesterday. On the other hand, Muller has not had any remarkable results on hard courts since winning the ATP 250 title in Hong Kong at the beginning of the season.
That being said, Rune covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Holger Rune -3.5 games handicap @1.67 @bet365
Musetti – Michelsen: Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Lorenzo Musetti has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, Musetti lost against Norrie in the opening round in three tight sets. This week in Toronto, the Italian defeated Duckworth in straight sets in the opening round. He offered and saved two breakpoints.
Alex Michelsen has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Washington, the American lost against Evans in the opening round in straight sets. This week in Toronto, he won against Barrios Vera in straight sets. He saved three consecutive set points in the opening set.
According to the bookies, Musetti is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Once he adapted to the surface, he looked unstoppable in the second set. He has more experience than Michelsen, and we believe his experience will be crucial in this matchup.
That being said, Musetti winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Lorenzo Musetti winning @1.67 @bet365
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