LiontipsAlejandro Davidovich-Fokina - Ben Shelton: prediction and bets on the Monte Carlo ATP match
Command Analysis
Current form
Davidovich-Fokina has not played a single match on clay this season. Last season, Alejandro won only two matches on clay courts with five defeats. The Spaniard played his last tournament in Miami, where he beat Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round, after which he lost to Francis Tiafoe.
Professional qualities
Davidovich-Fokina is dangerous on any surface. This season, the Spaniard has shown excellent results on the outdoor hard court, where he managed to reach the finals at tournaments in Delray Beach and Acapulco. Quick feet help Alejandro to get almost hopeless balls. At the same time, Davidovich-Fokina is also hardy, which helps him feel comfortable in protracted draws.
Current indicators in the tour
Davidovich-Fokina has won three trophies in his career. The 25-year-old Spaniard won his last trophy in 2019 at the challenger in Liuzhou. At the moment, Alejandro is in 42nd place in the world ranking.
Interesting facts for betting
6 of the last 7 Davidovich-Fokina matches were played in two sets.
Current form
On the eve of the Monte Carlo Masters, Shelton played two matches as part of the Ultimate Tennis Showdown exhibition competition, which took place on clay at the amphitheater in Nimes. Ben lost both of his matches - he lost to Andrey Rublev and Alexey Popyrin.
Professional qualities
Shelton focuses on aggressive attacks in his game. To do this, he has a powerful first serve and a good strong forehand and backhand in his arsenal. Ben enjoys playing at major tournaments, where he can showcase his entire class and play a little bit for the audience.
Current indicators in the tour
Shelton is the 14th racket of the world at the moment. During his career, the 22-year-old American has won two ATP titles. He completed one of them last season, winning at home competitions in Houston, which were held on clay.
Interesting facts for betting
Shelton suffered four defeats in a row.
Trends
Shelton's Handicapbet(+4.5)
Shelton has won with a handicap (+4.5) in games in 23 of the last 24 matches
1.29The Totalbetis more than 20.5
A total of more than 20.5 games was played in 8 of the last 9 matches of Davidovich-Fokina.
1.46Tip and bets
On clay, Shelton will have no advantage over Davidovich-Fokina due to his powerful serve and tight forehand. On clay courts, physical fitness and the ability to hold a shot in long draws come to the fore. In such conditions, it seems to us, it will be more comfortable for the Spaniard.
Our betting tip is that Davidovich-Fokina will win with a handicap of (-2) games for a coefficient of 1.88
Bet on the total
The only head-to-head match between Davidovich-Fokina and Shelton was played in three sets. Most likely, the upcoming match between them will turn out to be a horse race.
The second betting tip is a total of more than 23 games for a coefficient of 1.91
Bet on the first set
In three of Shelton's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. Most likely, the upcoming match against Davidovich-Fokina will also begin with the riding of the first game.
The betting tip is a total of more than 9.5 games in the first set for a coefficient of 1.75
