Betting tip: double in Shanghai!
Two players far better then their opponents and rublev also loves playing this tournament!
Match: Sakamoto vs Rublev + de minaur vs molcan
League / Competition: ATP Tour
Our Pick: Rublev and de minaur to win.
Odds: 1.95
Market: Match Winner
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Rublev has the clear advantage in ATP-level experience and ranking, and his recent run to the Hangzhou final shows that his form has been improving during the Asian swing. He also reached the quarter-finals in Beijing, where he lost to Alex de Minaur in three sets.
Sakamoto earned a convincing 6–3, 7–5 victory over Trungelliti in the opening round, so Rublev should not underestimate him. However, Rublev’s greater firepower and experience make him the stronger pick to advance.
+
De Minaur has the clear ranking advantage and has demonstrated excellent form during the Asian swing, reaching the China Open final with impressive victories over several top-level opponents. His speed, consistency from the baseline and ability to pressure opponents make him a strong contender.
Molcan fought back from a set down to defeat Federico Cina in Shanghai, so he should not be underestimated. The main concern is De Minaur’s fitness after his recent retirement, but if he is fit to compete, his superior ranking and recent results make him the preferred pick.