Daniil Medvedev is set to face Alexei Popyrin in the ATP Masters 1000 Toronto 1/16-Finals, with their matchup still to be scheduled. Medvedev, the tenth seed, has recently faced challenges, winning three of his last five matches, including a narrow loss to Moutet in the Washington quarterfinals. He did, however, secure a straight-sets victory against Svrcina in his opening round in Toronto.
On the contrary, Popyrin has struggled significantly, losing four of his last five matches, including a first-round setback against Wu in Washington. Nevertheless, he started strong in Toronto with a straight-sets win over Arseneault.
Bookmakers favor Medvedev in this matchup due to his experience and past performances in similar conditions. Betting on Medvedev to cover a -3.5 games handicap appears promising.
In another matchup, Alexandre Muller will meet Holger Rune, who holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Muller. Both players have faced recent difficulties, with Muller losing four of his last five matches, including a defeat to Moutet in Washington. However, he did manage a three-set win over Kecmanovic in Toronto.
Rune has also had a challenging run, losing three of his last five matches, including a marathon match at Wimbledon against Jarry. Nevertheless, he began his Toronto campaign with a straight-sets victory against Mpetshi Perricard, indicating improved form. Rune’s past performance positions him as the bookmaker’s favorite, and a bet on him to cover a -3.5 games handicap could present good value.
Lastly, Lorenzo Musetti will take on Alex Michelsen, in their first-ever meeting. Musetti has had a mixed performance lately, with three losses in his last five matches, but he has shown resilience, winning his opening match in Toronto against Duckworth in straight sets. Michelsen, too, has struggled recently, having lost three of his last five matches, yet he claimed a straight-sets victory against Barrios Vera.
Musetti’s experience makes him the slight favorite in this encounter, and placing a bet on him to win could prove to be a valuable choice.
This tournament signifies a pivotal moment for these players as they aim to regain form and confidence on the court, and there are promising matchups ahead that could lead to exciting outcomes in the tournament.