ATP 500 Washington quarterfinals

Shapovalov – Shelton: 02.08.2024 21:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1

Denis Shapovalov has won three of his last five matches. The Canadian is slowly getting better and returning to his best days. Last week in Atlanta, Shapovalov lost his first round match against Goffin in three sets. Here in Washington, Denis won his first round match against Bautista-Agut in easy straight sets. Shapovalov lost his serve twice in the second set, but other than that, the Canadian was consistent throughout the match. In the second round, Denis defeated Mannarino in straight sets as we predicted. It was an outstanding performance. Yesterday in the 1/8-Finals, Shapovalov defeated Kecmanovic in three sets as we predicted.

Ben Shelton has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Atlanta, Ben was upset by the youngster Shang in straight sets in the 1/8-Finals. Last season, Ben had a breakthrough year. However, so far this season, Ben has not have any remarkable results. Here in Washington, Ben won his first match against Albot in three sets. Yesterday, in the 1/8-Finals, Ben defeated Nakashima in straight sets. Shelton had another great serving performance. Last year in Washington, Ben lost his first round match against Shang in three tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Shapovalov is the slight underdog in this matchup. Denis has had an amazing tournament so far. On the other hand, Ben struggled in both of his matches. We believe that Shapovalov showed better tennis throughout the tournament, and that he will win against Ben tonight.

That being said, Shapovalov winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Denis Shapovalov winning @2.10 @bet365

Rublev – Tiafoe: 03.08.2024 02:30 CEST
H2H: 1-2

Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Umag, Andrey lost his semifinal match against Cerundolo in straight sets. Here in Washington, Rublev won his first round match against van Assche in three tight sets. Yesterday, in the 1/8-Finals, Andrey defeated Rinderknech in tight straight sets.

Frances Tiafoe has won three of her last five matches. Last week in Atlanta, Tiafoe reached the quarterfinals where he lost against Nishioka in straight sets as we predicted. Here in Washington, Tiafoe won her first match against Galan in three tight sets. Frances lost the first set, but stepped up her level and turned the match around. Besides losing his serve twice in the first set, Tiafoe had an outstanding serving performance in the second and third sets. Yesterday, in the 1/8-Finals, Frances defeated Kovacevic in three tight sets. This is his eighth appearance in Washington. Last year in Washington, Frances reached the quarterfinals where she lost against Dan Evans in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Rublev is the favorite in this matchup. Looking at their recent performances, Frances did not offer much. We believe that Rublev showed better tennis throughout the tournament, and that he will win tonight as well.

That being said, Rublev winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Andrey Rublev winning @1.50 @bet365

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