LiontipsFrancisco Cerundolo - Ben Shelton: prediction and bets on the match ATP Munich
Command Analysis
Current form
Cherundolo scored a 6-2, 6-4 victory over David Goffin in the quarterfinals of the Munich competition. Francisco scored two aces, made five break points, and lost two games on his serve. Earlier, the Argentine passed Alexander Shevchenko and Jan-Lennard Struff in the tournament bracket.
Professional qualities
Cherundolo is often referred to as a typical representative of players who prefer a dirt surface - and this is quite justified. He won all his titles at the ATP tournaments on slow courts. His game is based on long draws from deep, where he feels especially confident. The Argentine is stable on break points, but he is vulnerable on the second serve. Nevertheless, this season on the ground, Francisco has an amazing record - 12 wins with only four losses.
Current indicators in the tour
Cherundolo is currently ranked 22nd in the world. During his career, the 26-year-old Argentine has won three ATP trophies. Francisco won his last title in 2024 on Umagi's clay courts.
Interesting facts for betting
Cherundolo's last 7 winning matches were played in two sets.
Current form
Shelton defeated Luciano Darderi 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the Munich tournament. Ben made seven aces against the Italian, made three break points, and lost one game on his serve. Earlier, the American passed Botik Van de Zandschulp and Borna Goyo in the tournament bracket.
Professional qualities
Of Shelton's shortcomings, it is worth noting that he is not the most reliable player at the reception. Plus, he often makes double mistakes when trying to attack from the first serve. At the same time, the American has excellent equipment, high mobility and attacking potential. He knows how to operate effectively at the net and is not afraid to shoot straight. Ben is a spectacular tennis player and he does not miss the opportunity to play in public sometimes and, perhaps, recharge his energy from it.
Current indicators in the tour
Shelton has won two ATP trophies in his career. The 22-year-old American won his last title last season, winning the clay competition held in Houston. Ben is currently in 15th place in the world ranking.
Interesting facts for betting
Shelton has won 3 of the last 8 matches.
Trends
The 1st setbetis Cherundolo's victory
Cherundolo won the 1st set in the last 9 matches
1.35Shelton's Handicapbet(+4.5)
Shelton has won games with a handicap (+4.5) in 10 of the last 11 matches
1.46Shelton'sbetwith a handicap of (+1.5) sets
Shelton won by a handicap (+1.5) of a set in 8 of the last 9 matches
1.79Tip and bets
The only face-to-face match between the tennis players ended with Shelton's victory. However, then they met on the open hard court, and now they will play on clay, where, of course, Cherundolo will have the advantage. We believe that the Argentine will be able to take revenge on Ben for last year's defeat.
Our prediction is that Cherundolo will win with a handicap of (-3) games for a coefficient of 1.77
Bet on the total
Last season, the tennis player and crossed paths on the tennis courts of Indian Wells. Their head-to-head match was played in three sets, two of which were tiebreakers. Most likely, the upcoming match between Cherundolo and Shelton will also be a horse race.
The second betting tip is a total of more than 22 games for a coefficient of 1.81
Bet on the first set
In Shelton's last seven matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We expect that the upcoming match against Cherundolo will also start 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 1.72
