Flavio Cobolli is set to face Vit Kopriva in the ATP 500 Munich quarterfinals. Kopriva has won both head-to-head meetings against Cobolli. Despite this, bookmakers have Kopriva as the underdog in the matchup.
Cobolli’s Path to the Quarterfinals
Cobolli has secured three wins in his last five matches. This week in Munich, the Italian defeated Dedura in straight sets in the opening round. He dominated on his serve, only losing it once. Cobolli then defeated Bergs in straight sets in the 1/8-Finals, offering and saving only one breakpoint. Last season in Munich, Cobolli lost to Shevchenko in the opening round in three sets.
Kopriva’s Munich Run
Kopriva has also won three of his last five matches. This marks his third appearance in Munich. In the opening round, Kopriva defeated Engel in three sets. Despite losing the second set, the Czech player dominated throughout the match. In the 1/8-Finals, Kopriva upset Darderi in three sets after losing the opening set 2-6. He trailed 0-2 in the second set, but turned it around.
Kopriva Favoured Despite Underdog Status
Kopriva is considered the underdog by the bookies, but some disagree. He upset Darderi, who is in great form on clay. It is expected that he will keep his match against Cobolli close.
A value bet is Kopriva covering the +3.5 games handicap.
Zverev Also in Action
In another quarterfinal matchup, Alexander Zverev is set to face Francisco Cerundolo. Zverev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Munich, Zverev defeated Kecmanovic in three tight sets. In the deciding set, Zverev served well and played better under pressure. In the 1/8-Finals, the German defeated Diallo in straight sets, losing only three games and offering only one breakpoint. He is the defending champion in Munich and has lifted the trophy three times already.
Cerundolo Seeks to Upset Zverev
Francisco Cerundolo has also won three of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, the Argentine lost to Machac in the second round in straight sets. This week in Munich, Cerundolo beat Nagal in straight sets in the opening match, saving all eight breakpoints he offered. In the 1/8-Finals, Cerundolo defeated van de Zandschulp in straight sets within an hour. Last season in Munich, the Argentine lost to Shelton in the semifinals in three sets.
Cerundolo Has a Clay Court Edge
Cerundolo is the underdog in his match against Zverev, according to the bookies, but some disagree. The Argentine has won all three head-to-head meetings on clay against Zverev. It is expected that he will keep his match close.
A value bet is Cerundolo covering the +3.5 games handicap.
The ATP 500 Munich quarterfinals promise competitive matchups, with underdogs potentially offering strong value.