Cerundolo – Taberner: 23.07.2025 Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Francisco Cerundolo has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Bastad, Cerundolo reached the semifinals, eventually losing to Darderi in three tight sets. Here in Umag, the Argentine is the first seed.
Carlos Taberner has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Gstaad, the Spaniard lost against Carballes Baena in the opening round in three tight sets. This week in Umag, Taberner had a favourable draw, defeating Herbert in the opening round in straight sets. He lost his serve only once.
According to the bookies, Cerundolo is the favourite in this matchup and we agree. The Argentine had a solid clay court season. On the other hand, Taberner played well at the Challenger Tour level. However, at the ATP Tour level, he has not succeeded this season. We expect Cerundolo to dominate.
That being said, Taberner covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Carlos Taberner +4.5 games handicap @2.00 @bet365
Droguet – Kopriva: 23.07.2025 Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Titouan Droguet has won four of his last five matches. This week in Umag, the Frenchman qualified for the main draw tournament. In the opening main draw round, Droguet upset Garin in straight sets. He was great under pressure, saving all three breakpoints.
Vit Kopriva has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Bastad, Kopriva lost against de Jong in the second round. This week in Umag, the Czech defeated Collignon in the opening round in three tight sets. After losing the opening set 3-6, he turned the match around.
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Kopriva has more experience at the ATP Tour level, which is crucial mainly. He had decent success this season on clay courts at the Challenger Tour level, and we expect him to transition that form in Umag as well.
That being said, Kopriva winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Vit Kopriva winning @1.80 @bet365
Dzumhur – Wawrinka: 23.07.2025 Time TBA
H2H: 2-2
Damir Dzumhur has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Bastad, Dzumhur lost against Cerundolo in the quarterfinals in three tight sets. This will be his eighth appearance in Umag. He has never made it past the quarterfinals.
Stanislas Wawrinka has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Gstaad, Wawrinka lost against Shevchenko in straight sets in the opening round. This week in Umag, he defeated Guillen Meza in the opening round in straight sets. His last appearance in Umag was in 2023, when he finished as a runner-up.
According to the bookies, this will be an almost 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Dzumhur has played his best tennis this season and is in better form than Wawrinka. We expect the Bosnian to be a better player tomorrow.
That being said, Dzumhur winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Damir Dzumhur winning @1.62 @bet365
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