LiontipsEtcheverry vs Shelton. Prediction and bets on the ATP Basel match
Command Analysis
Current form
Etcheverry took part in the Antwerp tournament last week. In that competition, the Argentine tennis player only managed to overcome the starting round - he beat Richard Gasquet, but then lost to Roberto Bautista Agut. On indoor hard courts, Thomas has one win in two matches this season.
Professional qualities
Etcheverry is a classic baseliner who confidently plays from deep in the court. His forehand is one of his main weapons, with which he attacks effectively, often sending balls deep to the line and not giving opponents time to counterattack. The Argentine has a reliable first serve and rarely double faults, which allows him to confidently hold his games.
Current indicators in the tour
Etcheverry is currently ranked 36th in the world. The Argentine has not won a single trophy this season, but has played in one final. He reached the final at the clay court tournament in Lyon - Thomas lost the decisive match to Giovanni Mpeshi.
Interesting facts for betting
Etcheverry was a quarter-finalist at last year Basel competition.
Current form
Shelton last took to the court in an official match in early October. He then took part in the Masters in Shanghai, where he reached the fourth round – at this stage he lost to Jannik Sinner. On indoor hard courts, the American has three wins in five matches this year.
Professional qualities
Shelton is a tennis player who builds his game around a powerful serve. This element is key in his arsenal, and a strong serve often brings him easy points. The American also has a good command of the technical aspects of the game, and often comes to the net, preferring a serve-and-volley style.
Current indicators in the tour
Shelton is currently ranked 23rd in the world. This season, the American has shown his best result on clay. In April, Ben won the competition in Houston, in the final of which he beat his compatriot Francis Tiafoe. For Shelton, this was the second ATP title in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Shelton has lost two of his last seven games.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Etcheverry last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.38Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has paid off in 3 of Shelton last 5 matches.
1.51Tip and bets
Shelton is the favorite of the match, but he is not good enough to crush his opponents at the moment. Especially since in the upcoming match he will face Etcheverry, both face-to-face confrontations with whom were played through the "top".
Our prediction is Etcheverry victory with a handicap of (+3) games at odds of 1.95
Bet on total
Etcheverry and Shelton have met twice in their careers. Both matches were close and went to three sets. We expect the upcoming meeting between them to be a drawn-out affair as well.
The second forecast is total over 22 games for odds of 1.95
Bet on the first set
Four of Shelton last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games, so expect Ben upcoming matchup with Etcheverry to start with a top-heavy first set as well.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.61
