ATP 500 Barcelona Quarterfinals: Expert Analysis and Betting Tips
The ATP 500 Barcelona quarterfinals are set to get underway, with several high-stakes matches on the cards. In this article, we will be focusing on two key contests, providing expert analysis and betting tips. According to Last Word on Sports, there are some intriguing matchups to look out for.
Rune vs Ruud: A Clay-Court Specialist Takes on a Young Dane
The first match we will be looking at is between Holger Rune and Casper Ruud. As per Last Word on Sports, Rune has lost three of his last five matches, but has shown resilience in the Barcelona Open, winning his opening round match against Ramos-Vinolas in straight sets. However, Ruud is a clay-court specialist and has a strong head-to-head record against Rune, leading 7-0 and 5-1 on clay.
Ruud has won three of his last five matches, including a straightforward win against Galan in the opening round of the ATP Barcelona. He was dominant from start to finish, not offering any breakpoints. In his second-round match, Ruud trailed 2-4 in the opening set against Medjedovic but managed to turn it around, eventually winning in straight sets.
Best Bets for Rune vs Ruud
Last Word on Sports suggests that Ruud is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. With Ruud’s strong clay-court record and head-to-head advantage, it is likely that he will continue his winning streak.
The recommended bet is for Ruud to win at @1.53 with bet365, which is considered a value bet. Additionally, given the slow courts in Barcelona and the fact that neither player is a heavy server, it is predicted that there will be no tiebreaks in the match, with odds of @1.50 with bet365 being a value bet.
Tsitsipas vs Fils: A Frenchman Looks to Continue His Winning Streak
The second match we will be focusing on is between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Arthur Fils. According to Last Word on Sports, Tsitsipas has won three of his last five matches, including a win against Opelka in the opening round and a straight-set victory against Korda in the second round.
Fils, on the other hand, has won four of his last five matches, including a win against Carreno-Busta in the opening round and a straightforward victory against Martinez in the second round. As per Last Word on Sports, Fils leads 2-0 in head-to-head meetings against Tsitsipas and has been in great form, almost beating Alcaraz last week in Monte Carlo.
Best Bet for Tsitsipas vs Fils
Last Word on Sports suggests that Fils is the value bet in this matchup, with odds of @1.73 with bet365. With Fils’ strong form and head-to-head advantage, it is likely that he will continue his winning streak against Tsitsipas.
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