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Davidovich Fokina vs Zhang: ATP Beijing Match Prediction
Davidovich Fokina and Zhang will meet on September 27 in the opening round of the tournament in Beijing. Zhang, having expended considerable energy at the recent event in Hangzhou, may struggle to find the stamina needed for a strong performance in Beijing. Especially since he faces an uncomfortable matchup against the Spanish player Davidovich Fokina in the first round. What should you bet on in this matchup? Read our betting tip to find out.
Command Analysis
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
SpainCurrent Form
Davidovich Fokina last competed in an official match at the US Open in late August. During this New York major, Alejandro was unable to advance past the first round, losing to Rinky Hijikata. On outdoor hard courts this season, the Spaniard has recorded 11 wins and 10 losses.
Professional Attributes
Davidovich Fokina is a versatile tennis player, known for his technical skills and speed. He favors an aggressive playing style but is also adept at defensive strategies. While he has a strong foundation on clay courts, he is confident on hard surfaces as well. His adaptability in both gameplay and court surfaces makes him a challenging opponent for anyone.
Current Tour Highlights
Davidovich Fokina has dropped out of the top 50 in the world rankings and is currently positioned at 64. This season, he has achieved the quarterfinal stage in only three tournaments, reaching this round in Marseille, Dubai, and Atlanta.
Betting Insights
In 12 of his last 13 matches, Davidovich Fokina has managed to win at least one set.
Zhizhen Zhang
ChinaCurrent Form
Last week, Zhang delivered a strong performance at the Hangzhou tournament, reaching the finals where he ultimately lost to Marin Cilic. This season, the Chinese tennis player has recorded 11 wins against 10 losses on outdoor hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Zhang's emergence in the sport came later than most, yet he has established himself on the tour due to his talent. He possesses a powerful forehand and moves well on the court. However, he struggles with lengthy rallies and often finds himself challenged physically during extended matches.
Current Tour Metrics
Zhang is currently ranked 43rd in the world. In addition to his finals appearance in Hangzhou, he also reached the semifinals of a grass tournament in Halle in mid-June.
Interesting Betting Facts
Nine of Zhang's last twelve matches have concluded in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Davidovich Fokina’s on-court scenarios unfolded in this manner
2.31Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet was successful in 3 of Zhang's last 5 matches
1.59Tip and bets
Last week, Zhang expended significant energy at the tournament in Hangzhou, where he reached the final. We believe the Chinese tennis player will not be at his best in the upcoming match, presenting an opportunity for Davidovich Fokina to capitalize on.
Our prediction is a victory for Davidovich Fokina at odds of 2.26
Betting on the Total
The players have had similar seasons and their performances are closely matched. Therefore, in the upcoming match between Davidovich Fokina and Zhang, we recommend betting on the total games to exceed the line.
The second prediction is a total of over 22 games at odds of 1.86
Betting on the First Set
In three of Zhang's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. It is likely that the forthcoming clash against Davidovich Fokina will also begin with a lower-scoring opening set.
The prediction is a total of under 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 2.11
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