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Bolt vs Evans: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Bolt and Evans will face off in the qualification final of the tournament in Shanghai on October 1. With Evans showing inconsistent form and Bolt boasting a powerful serve, this matchup promises to be thrilling. We believe the Australian has a solid chance to defeat the Brit. Which bets in this pairing are worth considering? Find out in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Alex Bolt
AustraliaCurrent Form
Bolt secured victory in the first round of qualifying against Yannick Hanfmann with scores of 7-6, 6-4. Alex delivered eight aces during the match, converted one break point, and did not drop a single game on his serve. This marks Bolt's 22nd win on outdoor hard courts this season against 16 losses.
Professional Attributes
Evans is a tough opponent for his rivals, especially when he is in good physical shape. However, this year his form has been lacking: as he ages, Daniel has become less swift and resilient, which overall affects his performance.
Current Tour Statistics
Bolt is currently ranked 188th in the world. This season, he showcased his best game on grass courts, winning two Futures tournaments. Over the course of his career, the Australian has accumulated 11 titles.
Interesting Betting Insights
In his last four matches, Bolt has participated in five tiebreaks.
Daniel Evans
Great BritainCurrent Form
Evans advanced in the first round of qualifying at the Shanghai tournament, defeating Yasutaka Uchiyama (6-7, 6-1, 6-4). In the match against the Japanese player, Daniel hit nine aces, converted three break points, and did not lose a single game on his serve. This victory marked his seventh win on hard courts this season against ten losses.
Professional Qualities
Bolt is a left-handed player with a tricky first serve in his arsenal. He excels at playing at the net. Throughout his career, Alex has primarily competed on fast surfaces, focusing on quick rallies. Although his skill set is somewhat limited, when in good form, he can pose challenges to any opponent.
Current Tour Stats
Evans once ranked as high as 21st in the world, but currently sits at 176. This season has been very challenging for Daniel, with only two quarterfinal appearances—reaching this stage at the Challengers in Bordeaux and Nottingham.
Interesting Betting Facts
Last season, Evans made it to the third round at the Shanghai courts.
Trends
Bet Set Efficiency: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Bolt has experienced this scenario on the court
2.22Bet Tiebreak in Match - Yes
This bet has hit in 3 of Evans' last 5 matches
2.22Tip and bets
Evans is the favorite in this matchup, but his form this season has not been ideal, making it likely he will face a tough challenge. We believe Bolt's strong serve will give Evans trouble.
Our prediction is a Bolt victory with a (+3) games handicap at odds of 2.05
Bet on Total Games
The only previous matchup between these players concluded in three sets. It is likely that the upcoming match between Bolt and Evans will also be decided in three sets.
The second prediction is for the total to exceed 22 games with odds of 1.88.
Bet on First Set
In three of Evan's last five matches, the first set featured more than 9.5 games. It is probable that Daniel's upcoming clash with Bolt will also start with an action-packed first set.
The prediction is for the total to exceed 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.71.
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