ATP 500 Doha semifinals

Auger-Aliassime – Rublev: 21.02.2025 16:00 CEST
H2H: 1-6

Felix Auger-Aliassime has won four of his last five matches. A few weeks ago, Felix won the title in Montpellier, winning against Kovacevic in the final. At the beginning of the season, Felix won the title in Adelaide, winning against Korda in the final. It is his second appearance in Doha. In the opening round, Felix outlasted Halys in three tight sets. Yesterday, in the second round, Medjedovic withdrew before the match against Auger. Today, in the quarterfinals, after losing the opening set 3-6, Medvedev retired mid-match against Felix. Felix reached the semifinals in his debut campaign, losing against Medvedev in straight sets.

Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Doha, in the opening round, Andrey won against Bublik in straight sets, as we predicted. Besides losing his serve once, Rublev served well. In the 1/8-Finals, Andrey won against Borges in straight sets, as we predicted. He offered no breakpoints and dominated throughout the match. Today, in the quarterfinals, Andrey won against de Minaur in three tight sets, as we predicted. Last season, Andrey was stopped in the quarterfinal, losing against Mensik in straight sets. He hopes for a solid result this week to stay in the top 10.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Felix is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He is in great form and has already won two titles this season. He spent almost no time on the court in the previous two matches. We expect him to be a better player tomorrow and win.

That being said, Auger-Aliassime winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Felix Auger-Aliassime winning @2.30 @bet365

Lehecka – Draper: 21.02.2025 17:30 CEST
H2H: 1-1

Jiri Lehecka has won four of his last five matches. This week in Doha, Lehecka defeated Dimitrov in the opening round, winning in straight sets. Lehecka offered and saved two breakpoints. Lehecka won against Marozsan in straight sets in the second round, as we had predicted. Today, in the quarterfinals, Jiri upset Alcaraz in three tight sets, as we predicted.

Jack Draper has won four of his last five matches. Jack won the opening match against Popyrin this week in Doha in straight sets. He offered and saved only one breakpoint. In the second round, Jack demolished O’Connell in straight sets. This time, Jack offered no breakpoints. Today, in the quarterfinals, Draper won against Berrettini in three tight sets, as we predicted. Jack leveled up after losing the opening set 4-6 and turned the match around. Last year around this time, Draper played in Los Cabos, losing in the opening round against Kokkinakis in three tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Lehecka is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He has been phenomenal this week. En route to the final, Lehecka defeated Dimitrov, Alcaraz, and Marozsan while losing only one set. He thrives on hard courts, and we expect him to win tomorrow. Draper struggled in Melbourne and has not had many competitive matches this season.

That being said, Lehecka winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Jiri Lehecka winning @2.20 @bet365

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