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Mikkelsen vs. Yunchaoquete ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Mikelsen and Yunchao Kete will face off on October 4 in the first round of the Masters in Shanghai. Yunchao Kete is in excellent form and showcasing impressive tennis. The 22-year-old Chinese player reached the semifinals in his last two tournaments, defeating strong opponents like Khachanov, Musetti, and Rublev. He definitely has the potential to make an impact at the Masters in Shanghai. What bets should you consider for this upcoming match? Find out in our preview.
Command Analysis
Alex Michelsen
USACurrent Form
Mikelsen delivered a strong performance at the Tokyo tournament last week. He reached the quarterfinals, where he was defeated by Tomas Machach. The American holds a record of 25 wins and 13 losses on outdoor hard courts this season.
Professional Qualities
Mikelsen stands out from many of his compatriots. Despite his impressive height, he does not rely on a powerful serve. His game revolves around solid defense, calmly waiting for his opponent's mistakes, and an exceptional backhand. Alex's psychological resilience is remarkable; he maintains ironclad composure throughout the match, even under pressure from opponents and the crowd.
Current Tour Statistics
Mikelsen is ranked 49th in the world. This season, Alex has not secured any trophies, but he has reached two finals, coming close in Newport and Winston-Salem.
Betting Insights
Mikelsen has won 9 of his last 12 matches on hard courts.
Bu Yunchaokete
ChinaCurrent Form
Yunchaokete is enjoying an impressive run of form. Last week, Bu secured a spot in the semifinals of the tournament in Beijing. The week prior, he reached the semifinals in Hangzhou. On hard courts this season, the Chinese tennis player boasts 40 wins against 13 losses.
Professional Qualities
Yunchaokete is a rising star on hard courts, showcasing a game that combines power and speed. His strong first serve and aggressive forehand are his key shots. While his play still shows some imperfections and moments of excessive aggression, Bu's progress is clearly evident.
Current Tour Stats
Yunchaokete is ranked 96th in the world rankings. This season, the 22-year-old tennis player has captured two titles, triumphing at hard court challengers in Wuxi and Granby.
Interesting Betting Facts
In his last two tournaments, Yunchaokete reached the semifinals.
Trends
Bet Sets Outcome: 2>1
This result occurred in 4 of the last 5 matches for Yunchaokete
2.31Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has been successful in 3 of the last 5 encounters for Mikkelsen
2.07Tip and bets
Yunchaokete is on a strong streak, showcasing an impressive level of performance. In his last two tournaments, the 22-year-old Chinese player reached the semifinals, defeating notable players such as Khachanov, Musetti, and Rublev along the way. We believe that Bu has a solid chance to overcome Mikkelsen in Shanghai.
Our prediction is a victory for Yunchaokete with odds of 2.41
Total Bet
Mikelsen is favored in this matchup but we anticipate a challenging match for the American. He will face Yunchaokete, who is currently in outstanding form. A competitive fight is expected between these players.
The second prediction is for a total of over 22 games at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In three of Yunchaokete's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We expect the upcoming clash between Bu and Mikelsen to also start with a high-scoring first set.
Prediction - total over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.55
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