LiontipsShevchenko vs. Cherundolo: Predictions and Bets for the ATP Shanghai Match on October 5, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Shevchenko defeated Ramkumar Ramanathan 6-1, 7-6 in the first round of the Masters in Shanghai. Alexander recorded three aces, converted two break points, and did not lose a single game on his serve during the match. This marks his seventh victory on hard court this season against 12 losses.
Professional Qualities
Having trained extensively on clay courts in Spain, Shevchenko has expanded his playing style and is now performing well on hard surfaces. His speed and ability to strike effectively from both forehand and backhand enable him to dominate the court. However, his less powerful first serve, particularly on faster surfaces, presents certain challenges.
Current Tour Stats
Shevchenko is currently ranked 58th in the world, just outside the top 50. This season has not been particularly successful for the Kazakh player, with his only notable achievement being a quarterfinal appearance at a major clay tournament in Geneva.
Interesting Betting Facts
Nine of Shevchenko's last twelve matches have ended in defeat.
Current Form
Francisco Cerundolo recently exited the Beijing tournament swiftly, losing to Karen Khachanov in the second round. On hard courts this season, the Argentine has secured just five wins alongside ten losses.
Professional Skills
Cerundolo blends traditional clay-court finesse with surprising versatility. His ability to dictate the pace of rallies and a solid forehand enable him to excel on slower surfaces. At the same time, he adeptly adjusts to faster courts, where his speed and finishing ability become key advantages.
Current Tour Statistics
Cerundolo is currently ranked 31st in the world. This season, the Argentine clinched one title, triumphing in Umag in July after defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the final. This marked his third ATP title in his career.
Betting Insights
In the second round of Masters events, Cerundolo has won his last seven out of eight matches.
Trends
Bet Tiebreak in match - Yes
This bet has been successful in 3 of the last 5 matches for Cherundolo
2.32Bet Set efficiency: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches for Shevchenko, events on the court unfolded in this manner
2.28Tip and bets
Shevchenko has not yet approached his former level where he could compete for victories against top ten players in the world rankings. We believe that Alexander's time at the Masters in Shanghai will be brief.
Our prediction is a win for Cherundolo with a spread of (-3) games at odds of 1.73
Total Bet
This season, the tennis players faced off in the Indian Wells tournament. In that match, Cerundolo was close to winning in two sets, but Shevchenko had to retire in the second set due to injury. We don't anticipate that their upcoming encounter will exceed two sets.
Our second prediction is for under 22 games at odds of 1.99
First Set Bet
In Cerundolo's last five matches, more than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. It’s likely that the upcoming match between Francisco and Shevchenko will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.72
