Daniil Medvedev is slated to compete against Rei Sakamoto in the Miami Masters 1/32-finals. The tournament is anticipated to showcase a mix of strong favourites and potential value picks.
Medvedev Favoured Against Sakamoto
Daniil Medvedev has won four of his last five matches. He is considered the favourite in his match against Rei Sakamoto. Sakamoto has lost three of his last five matches. Sakamoto was granted a wild card for Miami this week and defeated Kovacevic in three tight sets in the opening main draw round.
Medvedev recently lost to Sinner in the Indian Wells final in two tiebreaks. Before that, he secured the ATP 500 title in Dubai. This will be the first meeting between Medvedev and Sakamoto.
Medvedev is in great form and enjoys playing in the States. Sakamoto has no experience at the Masters 1000 level. A one-sided match is expected. Medvedev covering the games handicap is considered a value bet.
Cilic vs Nakashima: A Tight Match Anticipated
Marin Cilic is set to face Brandon Nakashima. Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. Nakashima has won three of his last five matches.
Cilic defeated Popyrin in straight sets in the opening round in Miami this week. This will be his fourteenth appearance in Miami. Cilic has always made it past the opening round. Last season in Miami, Nakashima lost to Dimitrov in the fourth round. Nakashima’s last match was in Indian Wells, where he lost to Zverev in the third round in three tight sets.
Earlier this season, Cilic lost in two tight tiebreaks against Nakashima. Cilic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Rublev vs Tabilo: Upset Potential?
Andrey Rublev is scheduled to play against Alejandro Tabilo. Rublev has won three of his last five matches. Tabilo has also won three of his last five matches.
Rublev’s last match was in Indian Wells, where he lost to Diallo in the second round in three tight sets. Last season in Miami, Rublev lost to Bergs in the second round in straight sets. This week in Miami, Tabilo defeated Comesana in the opening round in straight sets. He offered and saved two breakpoints. Last season in Miami, Tabilo lost to Ruud in the third round in straight sets.
Rublev is the favourite, according to the bookies. Tabilo served well in the opening round and enjoys playing on fast courts. Rublev struggled against Diallo two weeks ago under similar conditions. Tabilo covering the games handicap is a value bet.
The ATP Masters 1000 Miami 1/32-finals promise compelling matchups, with Medvedev expected to maintain his form.