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Monfils vs Basavareddy. ATP Auckland Match Prediction
Monfils and Basavareddy will meet in the semifinals of the tournament in Auckland on January 10. Despite his advanced age, Monfils continues to demonstrate a high level of play. However, Basavareddy's youth may become a decisive factor in the upcoming match. The American has a large reserve of energy and is able to withstand protracted rallies. What to bet on in this pair? - find out in our betting tip
Command Analysis
Gael Monfils
FranceCurrent form
Monfils was stronger than Facundo Diaz-Acosta (6-3, 6-1) in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Auckland. During the match, Gael made four aces, converted four break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. Earlier in the tournament, the Frenchman beat Jan-Lennard Struff and Pedro Martinez.
Professional qualities
Monfils is one of the most versatile players in modern tennis. The Frenchman can play both offensively and counter-attackingly, perfectly combining long exchanges of blows with sharp approaches to the net. His agility and jumping ability make his play on the court spectacular. Gael has also proven more than once that his serve is his strongest weapon. He is able to use his aggression in attack and act in anticipation of his opponent’s mistakes, which makes his game flexible and unpredictable.
Current indicators in the tour
Monfils was once the world's sixth-ranked tennis player, but the Frenchman is currently ranked 52nd in the world. During his career, Gael has won a total of 19 trophies. He won his last one in 2023, when he won the indoor tournament in Stockholm, where he beat Pavel Kotov in the final.
Interesting facts for betting
Monfils played two tie-breaks in three matches on the courts of Auckland.
Nishesh Basavareddy
USACurrent form
Basavareddy broke Alex Mickelsen's resistance in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Auckland (2-6, 6-2, 6-4). Nisesh served four aces during the match, converted three break points and lost two games on his serve. Earlier in the tournament, the American beat Francisco Comesana and Alejandro Tabilo.
Professional qualities
Basavareddy is a tennis player with considerable physical fitness, despite his relatively small stature. The American's main strength is his first serve. His forehand with strong topspin allows him to push opponents to the corners of the court, and if necessary, he easily switches to a two-handed backhand, which makes his game versatile. Nishesh confidently works with both hands, not adjusting to his dominant hand if the ball flies under his left side. His stability and confidence in his stroke make him a dangerous opponent.
Current indicators in the tour
Basavareddy is ranked 133rd in the world. The 19-year-old American won his first trophies in his professional career last season. On outdoor hard courts, he won the challengers in Tiburon and Puerto Vallarta.
Interesting facts for betting
Basavareddy has already won seven of his eight matches this season.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has paid off in 3 of Monfils's last 5 matches
1.78Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Basavareddy's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.33Tip and bets
We suggest giving preference to youth in this pair. 19-year-old Basavareddy will definitely have more fresh energy for the semi-final than 38-year-old Monfils. We believe that the American will simply outplay the aged Frenchman on the back line.
Our prediction is Basavareddy's victory at odds of 2.08
Bet on total
Just recently, the tennis players played a face-to-face match as part of the competition in Brisbane. That match was played in three sets. There is a high probability that the upcoming match between them will also be a high-scoring one.
Second prediction - total over 22 games for odds of 1.78
Bet on the first set
Three of Basavareddy's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games, and we expect his upcoming encounter with Monfils to start with a low first set as well.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.11
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