ATP Shanghai best bets including Djokovic vs Mensik

Quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai

Fritz – Goffin: October 11, 2024 Time to be announced
H2H: 1-1

Taylor Fritz has won three of his last five games. Last week in Tokyo, Fritz was upset by Fils in the opening round. Here in Shanghai, Taylor won his opening game against Atmane in two tight tiebreaks. Both players served great throughout the match and only lost their serve once in the match. In the third round, Taylor won in straight sets against Watanuki. In the round of 16, Taylor defeated Rune in straight sets. Last year in Shanghai, Fritz lost in the third round to Schwartzman in three close sets.

David Goffin has won four of his last five games. Here in Shanghai, Goffin defeated Duckworth in straight sets in his opening match. Afterwards, David defeated Musetti in three sets in the second round of the tournament, as predicted. In the third round, Goffin defeated Giron in three close sets. Yesterday, in the round of 16, David defeated Zverev in straight sets. It was his biggest performance of the season. So far this season, Goffin hasn't had any notable results. He spent a lot of time playing at the challenger

The best bet

According to the bookmakers, Fritz is the big favorite in this duel. However, Goffin played an incredible game against Zverev and will definitely go into this duel confident. These conditions are perfect for David and we expect him to keep this game exciting.

Apart from that, Goffin covering the game's handicap is a value bet.

Value Bet/best odds: David Goffin +4.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365

Novak Djokovic has won four of his last five matches. After losing to Popyrin in the third round of the US Open, Novak took some time off to enjoy his life. Novak mentioned that he has won everything and now only wants to compete in the biggest tournaments like this. Here in Shanghai, Novak Michelsen defeated, as expected, in close sets.
Afterwards, in the third round, Novak defeated Cobolli in straight sets. Yesterday Novak defeated Safiullin in simple sets in the round of 16. It was another brilliant performance from the Serb.

Jakub Mensik has won four of his last five games. Last week in Beijing, Mensik lost in straight sets to Cerundolo in the opening round. Here in Shanghai, Jakub won his opening match against Martinez in three tight sets. Afterwards, in the second round, Mensik defeated Rublev in three close sets. After losing the first set 6:7, Jakub raised his level and turned the game around. In the third round, Mensik defeated Shevchenko in three sets, as predicted. Yesterday, as predicted, Jakub won in the round of 16 in three close sets against Dimitrov. This time last year, Mensik spent most of his time playing at the Challenger Tour level.

The best bet

According to bookmakers, Djokovic is the big favorite in this duel. Mensik is playing his best tennis and has already achieved the biggest result of his career. We expect him to go into this game with full confidence and keep the game exciting.

Apart from that, Mensik covering the game's handicap is a value bet.

Value Bet/best odds: Jakub Mensik +4.5 games handicap @2.20 @bet365

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