ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 1/32 – Finals
Kazoo-Humbert: 04.10.2024 at 09:30 CEST
H2H: First encounter
Arthur Kazoo has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Thailand, Kazuo played the Challenger tournament where he lost in the quarter-finals to Maccabi in three close sets. Here in Shanghai, Kazu won his opening match against Cilic in straight sets. Arthur had an excellent start to the season, but due to fitness issues, Kazu lost his confidence and ranking. For now, Arthur is looking to get back on the winning streak, to maintain his position in the top 100. He will make his debut on the Asian swing tomorrow, as well as in the main draw of the Masters.
Ugo Humbert has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Humbert reached the final, where he lost to Fels in three tight sets. Humbert took a match point in the second set and was close to winning the title. Despite being a top 20 player, Ugo has a poor record playing at the Masters level. Last year in Shanghai, Humbert reached the quarterfinals.
Best bet to do
According to the bookmakers, Humbert is the favorite in this match. We think it will be emotionally exhausting since last week. On the other hand, Kazu seemed ready in his first round match against Cilic, and showed his best levels. We think Arthur will keep this match alive and even have a good chance against Ugo.
However, Cazaux’s coverage of handicaps in games is a valuable bet.
Value Bet/Best Odds: Arthur Kazoo +3.5 match handicap @1.67 @bet365
Sibut Wild – Medvedev: 04.10.2024 at 12:30 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Thiago Siboth’s Wild have won three of their last five games. Last week in Lisbon, Thiago played in the Challenger tournament, where he lost in the opening round to Rocha in straight sets. This was an unusual decision for the Brazilian who decided to play on clay, just before the Asian Tour. Here in Shanghai, he defeated Thiago Evans in the opening round, after spending nearly three hours on court.
Daniil Medvedev has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Medvedev reached the semifinals, where he lost to Alcaraz in straight sets, as we expected. Daniel has been struggling with his form recently, but his recent result in Beijing might restore some self-confidence to him. Last year in Shanghai, Medvedev reached the third round, when he failed to confront Korda in two straight sets.
Best bet to do
According to the bookmakers, Seyboth Wild are the heavy underdogs in this clash, and we agree with that. Thiago arrived at the Shanghai Masters straight from the European clay court competition tournaments. We think he will have no chance against Medvedev, who showed a strong performance last week in Beijing.
However, Medvedev covering the handicaps in the games is a valuable bet.
Value Bet/Best Odds: Daniil Medvedev -5.5 match handicap @1.91 @bet365
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