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Mikelsen vs Djokovic: ATP Shanghai Match Preview
Mikelsen and Djokovic will face off on October 5 in the second round of the Shanghai tournament. Djokovic has not appeared on the court for a while, making it unrealistic to expect a standout performance from him at this Masters event in Shanghai. His current form raises concerns, which could work to Mikelsen's advantage. What will be Novak's opening match like in the tournament? - Find our analysis and betting tips in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Alex Michelsen
USACurrent Form
Mikkelsen secured a victory in the first round of the Shanghai Masters against Bu Yunchaokete with scores of 6-3 and 6-4. During the match, Alex delivered six aces, converted two break points, and didn't lose a single game on his serve. This season, the American has achieved 26 wins against 13 losses on indoor hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Mikkelsen effectively utilizes his serve, leveraging his height to generate excellent speed on his first serve. Moreover, Alex possesses strong forehand and backhand shots, making him a threat on any surface. However, he definitely favors playing on faster courts due to his powerful game.
Current Tour Statistics
Mikkelsen is ranked 43rd in the ATP World Rankings. This season, Alex has reached two finals. He lost to Marcos Giron in the final on grass in Newport and fell to Lorenzo Sonego in the final on outdoor hard courts in Winston-Salem.
Interesting Betting Insights
Mikkelsen has won 10 of his last 13 matches on outdoor hard courts.
Novak Djokovic
SerbiaCurrent Form
Djokovic last stepped onto the court for an official match in mid-September. He competed in the Davis Cup, where he defeated Greece's Ioannis Skoulas in straight sets. On outdoor hard courts this season, Novak has recorded ten wins and four losses.
Professional Skills
Djokovic excels in all areas: from serving to receiving, from forehands to backhands. Admittedly, he has lost some speed with age, but he still competes well against emerging talents like Sinner and Alcaraz. In terms of experience, Novak certainly outmatches any player within the top ten of the ATP rankings.
Current Tour Statistics
Djokovic is currently ranked fourth in the world. This year, he has claimed one trophy, having secured a coveted Olympic medal in August. Additionally, he reached the Wimbledon final this season but fell to Carlos Alcaraz.
Betting Insights
Throughout his career, Djokovic has won the Masters in Shanghai four times.
Trends
Bet No tiebreak in the match
This bet has been successful in 3 of Djokovic's last 5 matches
1.45Bet Sets efficiency: 1>2
In 3 of Mikkelsen's last 5 matches, the events on court followed this scenario
2.23Tip and bets
Djokovic has not competed in a while, so expecting a remarkable performance from him at the Masters in Shanghai is unrealistic. It's unclear what form the Serbian player is currently in. We believe that Mikelsen definitely has a chance to cover the +4 game spread.
Our prediction is a victory for Mikelsen with a +4 game spread at odds of 2.11
Total Bet
We expect a competitive match. Djokovic has been off the court for some time, while Mikkelsen is in excellent form and will certainly challenge the renowned Serbian for victory.
Our second prediction is for a total of over 22 games at odds of 2.05
First Set Bet
In three out of Djokovic's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We anticipate that Novak's upcoming clash against Mikkelsen will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is for over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.67
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