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Menchik vs Martinez: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Menšik and Martínez will clash on October 3 in the opening round of the Shanghai tournament. Menšik is the clear favorite heading into this match against Martínez, who favors clay surfaces. It’s evident that Jakub has a better chance of succeeding in this matchup. Will the Czech player secure an easy victory? - Match analysis and betting predictions are available in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Jakub Mensik
Czech RepublicCurrent Form
Menšik displayed strong performance at last week's tournament in Beijing, successfully navigating through the qualifiers. However, he was eliminated in the main draw by Francisco Cerundolo. This season, Jakub has achieved 22 wins against 11 losses on hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Menšik is a versatile player, capable of competing effectively on various surfaces. His tall stature and powerful serve provide a solid foundation for an aggressive style of play. Additionally, the Czech showcases refined technique, effectively utilizing drop shots. Jakub's two-handed backhand makes him a formidable opponent, particularly when he can position himself well within the court.
Current Tour Statistics
The 19-year-old Menšik is gradually finding his footing among the elite of global tennis. Although he has yet to clinch a major title, he reached the finals in a prominent tournament in Doha this season. Currently, he stands at 66 in the world rankings.
Interesting Betting Insights
Menšik has won 4 of his last 6 matches on hard courts.
Pedro Martinez
SpainCurrent Form
Martinez competed in a tournament in Beijing last week, where he lost to Jiri Lehečka in the first round. This season, Pedro has recorded seven wins against eight losses on hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Martinez is a true clay court specialist. He has spent most of his career on red clay, where his defensive style excels. Pedro's game is built on solid defense and patiently waiting for his opponent's mistakes. He prefers to engage in rallies from the baseline, carefully choosing the right moment to attack. While his serve isn't particularly powerful, it's consistent and rarely lets him down.
Current Tour Statistics
This season, Martinez has played most of his matches on clay, reaching three finals in total. He won one of those, claiming the title at the Challenger in Girona, marking the 15th of his career. Martinez currently ranks 42nd in the world standings.
Interesting Betting Insights
Martinez has lost six of his last eight matches on hard courts.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Menchik's games unfolded under this scenario
2.27Bet Tiebreak in Match — No
This bet has won in 3 of the last 5 matches involving Martinez
1.58Tip and bets
Menšik is the clear favorite in this matchup, especially since Martinez specializes in clay courts. We believe that the upcoming match will be fully controlled by Jakub, allowing him to outplay the Spaniard swiftly in two sets.
Our prediction is a win for Menšik with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.82.
Total Bet
We anticipate that this match will not last long. Menshik appears to be the clear favorite and is likely to defeat Martinez quickly in straight sets.
Our second prediction is a total of under 22 games with odds of 1.92
First Set Bet
In three of Martinez's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We expect the upcoming clash between Pedro and Menshik to also start with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is a total of over 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.73
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