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Makhach vs Davydovich Fokina: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Makhach and Davidovich Fokina will clash in the second round of the Shanghai tournament on October 4. Over the past year, Makhach has significantly elevated his performance, as evidenced by his recent wins in Tokyo against Paul and Mikelson. Given this improvement, he has strong potential to perform well at the Masters in Shanghai. How will the Czech player start the tournament? - you can find odds for this match in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Tomas Machac
Czech RepublicCurrent Form
Last week, Machach delivered a solid performance at the tournament in Tokyo, reaching the semifinals. This season on outdoor hard courts, Tomas has recorded 18 wins against 10 losses.
Professional Qualities
Machach is a player known for his aggressive style. His powerful forehand and ball control allow him to dominate on the court. However, like any athlete, he has areas that need improvement. His serve and backhand require refinement, particularly when facing consistent top-tier opponents.
Current Tour Stats
Machach is currently ranked 34th in the world. His best performance this season was at the clay tournament in Geneva, where he reached the finals.
Betting Insights
In his last five matches, Machach has played over 21 games.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
SpainCurrent Form
Davidovich Fokina defeated Gabriel Diallo 7-5, 7-6 in the first round of the Masters in Shanghai. Alejandro delivered three aces, converted four break points, and dropped three games on his serve during the match against the Canadian. This victory marks his 13th win on outdoor hard courts this season against 11 losses.
Professional Qualities
Davidovich Fokina is a talented tennis player, although his performance is often inconsistent. The Spaniard frequently makes errors at crucial moments, sometimes succumbing to emotional pressure. Issues with mental resilience and imperfect technique, particularly on his second serve, hinder his ability to reach his full potential.
Current Tour Statistics
Davidovich Fokina is currently ranked 64th in the world. This season has not been ideal for Alejandro, as he has yet to progress beyond the quarterfinals in any tournament, with his last final appearance dating back to April 2022.
Interesting Betting Facts
Eight of Davidovich Fokina's last ten matches have gone over the total games.
Trends
Bet Tiebreak in match - yes
This bet has won in 3 out of the last 5 matches for Davidovich Fokina
2.24Bet Set outcome: 2>1
In 3 of the last 5 matches for Makhach, the scenarios followed this pattern
2.31Tip and bets
Over the past year, Machach has significantly improved his game. Recent victories in Tokyo against Paul and Mikelson are evidence of this progress. We believe that his opening match in Shanghai will go well as he is set to face specialist clay player Davidovich Fokina, whom he is capable of overcoming.
Our prediction is a Machach win with a handicap of (-2) games at odds of 1.88
Total Bet
This matchup promises an intense showdown. The players are evenly matched, likely delivering a lengthy battle that will extend to three sets.
Our second prediction is for over 22 games at odds of 1.85
First Set Bet
In three of Alejandro Davidovich Fokina's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We anticipate a similarly high-scoring opening set in his upcoming match against Khachanov.
Our prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.63
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