Quarter-finals ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai

Fritz – Goffin: 11.10.2024 Time to be determined
H2H: 1-1

Taylor Fritz has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Fritz was upset by Fils in the opening round. Here in Shanghai, Taylor won his opening match against Atmane in two tight tiebreaks. Both players served excellently throughout the match, losing their serves only once in the match. In the third round, Taylor won against Watanuki in straight sets. In the 1/8 finals, Taylor defeated Rune in straight sets. Last year in Shanghai, Fritz lost in the third round to Schwartzman in three tight sets.

David Goffin has won four of his last five matches. Here in Shanghai, Goffin defeated Duckworth in straight sets in his opening match. Then, in the second round of the tournament, David defeated Musetti in three sets, as we predicted. In the third round, Goffin defeated Giron in three tight sets. Yesterday, in the 1/8 finals, David upset Zverev in straight sets. It was his biggest achievement of the season. So far this season, Goffin has not achieved any notable results. He spent a lot of time playing with the challenger

Best bet to make

According to the bookmakers, Fritz is the big favorite in this match. However, Goffin played an incredible game against Zverev and will definitely go into this match with confidence. These conditions are perfect for David and we expect him to keep this match tight.

That being said, Goffin covering the game’s handicap is a worthwhile bet.

Value bet/best odds: David Goffin +4.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365

Novak Djokovic has won four of his last five matches. After losing to Popyrin in the third round of the US Open, Novak took some time off to enjoy his life. Novak said he has won everything and now only wants to participate in the biggest tournaments like this. Here in Shanghai, Novak defeated Michelsen in two tight sets, as we predicted.
Then, in the third round, Novak defeated Cobolli in straight sets. Yesterday, in the 1/8 finals, Novak defeated Safiullin in easy straight sets. It was another brilliant performance from the Serbian.

Jakub Mensik has won four of his last five matches. Last week, Mensik lost to Cerundolo in straight sets in Beijing in the opening round. Here in Shanghai, Jakub won his opening match against Martinez in three tight sets. Then, in the second round, Mensik upset Rublev in three tight sets. After losing the first set 6-7, Jakub raised his level and turned the match around. In the third round, Mensik defeated Shevchenko in three sets, as we predicted. Yesterday, in the 1/8 finals, Jakub won against Dimitrov in three tight sets, as we predicted. This time last year, Mensik spent most of his time playing at the challenger tour level.

Best bet to make

According to the bookmakers, Djokovic is the big favorite in this match. Mensik is playing his best tennis and has already achieved the greatest result of his career. We expect him to have full confidence in this match and to keep it exciting.

That being said, Mensik covering the handicap of the game is a worthwhile bet.

Value bet/best odds: Jakub Mensik +4.5 games handicap @2.20 @bet365

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