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Fritz vs Vatanuki: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Fritz and Watanuki will face off on October 8 in the third round of the Shanghai tournament. Their only previous encounter took place last year in Shanghai, where Fritz won in three sets. How will the upcoming match unfold? Analysis of the matchup and betting predictions can be found in our betting tip.
Command Analysis
Taylor Fritz
USACurrent Form
Fritz began his campaign at the Masters in Shanghai by facing Terence Atmane, securing victory in two tiebreaks. In his match against the French player, Taylor recorded six aces, converted one break point, and lost one game while serving. This season, the American has achieved 19 wins on hard courts along with nine losses.
Professional Qualities
Fritz is a player known for his aggressive style of play. His powerful flat forehand and dependable first serve make him a formidable opponent for anyone. The American showcases exceptional technique and physical conditioning, enabling him to excel in lengthy rallies.
Current Tour Statistics
Fritz ranks seventh in the global standings. During this season, Taylor has clinched two titles, first triumphing on hard courts in Delray Beach, followed by a win on grass in Eastbourne. He currently holds eight ATP category trophies.
Betting Insights
In eight of his last ten matches, Fritz has seen over 9.5 games played in the first set.
Yosuke Watanuki
JapanCurrent Form
Watanuki reached the second round of the Masters in Shanghai, defeating Brandon Nakashima in straight sets (7-6, 6-3). In the match against the American, Esuke delivered five aces, converted two break points, and dropped one game on his serve. Throughout the season, the Japanese player has secured six wins on outdoor hard courts versus six losses.
Professional Qualities
Watanuki's prospects are promising, yet he has considerable work ahead. His lack of a full season within the top 100 indicates that he needs more experience against top-tier players. His aggressive playing style and powerful serve are strong assets, but these alone are insufficient for consistent success in elite tournaments.
Current Statistics on Tour
Watanuki has played only a few matches this season due to an injury, resulting in a drop in his world ranking from 72 to 336. So far, his performance in Shanghai marks his best result this year.
Interesting Betting Facts
Watanuki is currently on a four-match winning streak on outdoor hard courts.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in match - yes
This bet has won in 3 out of the last 5 matches for Watanuki
1.96Bet Set performance: 1>2
In 3 of Fritz's last 5 matches, the game unfolded in this manner
2.28Tip and bets
Fritz is not showing a strong commitment at the Masters in Shanghai. In his first-round match against the lesser-known Atman, the American triumphed in two tiebreaks. We believe that the contest against Watanuki will also pose a challenge for Taylor.
Our prediction is a Watanuki victory with a +4 game handicap at odds of 2.01
Total Bet
The only previous encounter between these players was a three-set match. We anticipate that the upcoming clash between Fritz and Watannuki will also be a high-scoring affair.
The second prediction is for a total of over 22 games with odds of 1.84.
First Set Bet
In four out of the last five matches for Watannuki, there have been more than 9.5 games played in the first set. We expect that the forthcoming match against Fritz will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
The prediction is for a total of over 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.71.
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