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Djokovic vs Frits: ATP Shanghai Match Preview
Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz will face off in the semifinals of the tournament in Shanghai on October 12. Djokovic has defeated Fritz nine times, and there are no signs suggesting a change in that trend for their upcoming match. The Serbian star is in exceptional form, with his experience and ability to dictate play allowing him to dominate any opponent. Despite his talent, Fritz has yet to discover effective strategies to counter Djokovic's game. What betting options should you consider for this showdown? Find out in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Novak Djokovic
SerbiaCurrent Form
In a hard-fought quarterfinal at the Shanghai tournament, Djokovic overcame Jakub Menšik with a score of 6-7, 6-1, 6-4. This marks Novak's 14th hard-court victory of the season against four losses. Earlier in the tournament, the Serbian player defeated Roman Safiullin, Flavio Cobolli, and Alex Mickelsen.
Professional Attributes
Djokovic is a phenomenal tennis player with virtually no weaknesses. His backhand, powerful forehand, and precise serve combine perfectly with his exceptional fitness and outstanding ball sense. However, the most impressive aspect is his iron-clad mentality. This unique blend of physical and mental capabilities positions Novak among the greatest tennis players of all time.
Current Tour Statistics
Djokovic ranks fourth in the world standings. Notably, he secured Olympic gold in Paris this season. Additionally, he reached the Wimbledon final this year but fell short against Carlos Alcaraz.
Betting Insights
Djokovic has won 4 out of 8 semifinals at the Masters in Shanghai.
Taylor Fritz
USACurrent Form
Fritz reached the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters by defeating David Goffin with a score of 6-3, 6-4. This marked the American's 22nd hard-court victory this season against nine losses. Earlier in the tournament, Taylor triumphed over Holger Rune, Yosuke Watanuki, and Terence Atmane.
Professional Qualities
Fritz is a classic aggressive player, equipped with all the essential skills: a powerful serve, a devastating forehand, and excellent physical conditioning. The American adeptly combines an aggressive style with dependable defense, making him a formidable opponent for any competitor.
Current Tour Stats
Fritz is currently ranked seventh in the world. This season, he has secured victories at two tournaments, winning in Delray Beach and Eastbourne. To date, Taylor has claimed eight ATP titles throughout his career.
Interesting Betting Insights
Fritz has won 3 out of 6 matches on outdoor hard courts against top 10-ranked players.
Trends
Bet Sets Performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Djokovic's on-court events unfolded this way
2.34Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet was successful in 3 of Fritz's last 5 matches
1.77Tip and bets
Djokovic holds a perfect 9-0 record against Fritz in their head-to-head matchups. We recommend favoring him in the upcoming clash. Novak has found his rhythm and is showcasing his signature level of tennis, so we expect him to overcome the American player.
Our prediction is a Djokovic victory with a handicap of (-3) games at odds of 1.98.
Total Bet
Djokovic and Fritz have faced each other nine times in their careers. Their most recent encounter took place this season at the Australian Open and resulted in a high-scoring match. We expect the upcoming match between them to be equally extended.
The second prediction is a total of over 23 games at odds of 1.93.
First Set Bet
In three out of the last five matches, Fritz has played more than 9.5 games in the first set. It is likely that Taylor's upcoming match against Djokovic will also begin with a high-scoring first set.
Our betting tip is a total of over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.61.
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