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Alcaraz vs Makhach. ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Alcaraz and Khachanov will face off on October 10 in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai tournament. While Khachanov has shown impressive form recently, Alcaraz is performing at an entirely different level. The Spaniard boasts an exceptional blend of power, speed, and tactical intelligence. His game has matured and become more versatile. Given the current form of both players, Alcaraz stands out as the clear favorite in this matchup. What bet should you consider for this clash? Discover the answer in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Carlos Alcaraz
SpainCurrent Form
Alcaraz defeated Gael Monfils (6-4, 7-5) in the third round of the Shanghai tournament. During the match against the Frenchman, Carlos executed five aces, converted two break points, and did not drop a single game on his serve. The Spaniard has secured 22 wins against four losses on outdoor hard courts this year.
Professional Qualities
At just 21 years old, Alcaraz has become a sensation in the tennis world. His playing style is an explosive blend of youth, talent, and incredible energy. The Spaniard possesses exceptional physical fitness, allowing him to sustain long rallies and change the tempo of the game at any moment. His drop shots are a lethal weapon, and his receiving game is nothing short of flawless.
Current Tour Statistics
Alcaraz currently ranks second in the world standings. This season, he has claimed four titles, triumphing in Indian Wells and Beijing, along with Grand Slam victories at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Betting Insights
Alcaraz has lost only two sets in his last 12 matches.
Tomas Machac
Czech RepublicCurrent Form
Machac reached the quarterfinals at the Masters in Shanghai after a determined win over Tommy Paul with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. During the match against the American, Tomas served five aces, converted three break points, and lost two games on his serve. This victory marks his 21st win on hard courts this season against ten losses.
Professional Qualities
Machac is a true all-rounder on the tennis court, capable of adapting to any conditions. Whether on the scorching clay of Roland Garros or the quick surfaces at Wimbledon, the Czech feels right at home. His strong first serve, reliable forehand, and consistent backhand are just a part of his arsenal. Machac continually works on his game and shows impressive progress.
Current Tour Performance
Machac has showcased remarkable progress this season and is close to breaking into the top 30 of the world rankings. His best results this year include a final appearance in Geneva and a quarterfinal finish in Miami.
Betting Insights
Six of Machac's last seven matches on hard courts have ended in victory.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In three of his last five matches, Alcaraz's on-court scenarios followed this pattern
2.22Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has cashed in three of Makhach's last five matches
1.34Tip and bets
The majority of arguments in this matchup favor Makhach, who is currently in excellent form. Tomas is indeed capable of challenging Alcaraz right now. However, we are skeptical about this scenario. Carlos is hitting his stride, improving with every match, and it seems unlikely he will give the Czech player any chances in their upcoming battle.
Our prediction is an Alcaraz victory with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 1.79
Bet on Total Games
The upcoming match is expected to be dominated by Alcaraz, who is clearly the favorite. We believe this encounter will not exceed two sets.
The second prediction is a total of under 20 games with odds of 1.83
Bet on First Set
In three of Makhach's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. It is likely that the upcoming match between Tomas and Alcaraz will also start with a low-scoring first set.
Prediction - total under 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.99
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