Current Form: Cerundolo is in good form, having secured two victories recently, including a comeback win against Luciano Darderi. He plays an aggressive game and is solid on serve.
Strengths: Cerundolo is particularly strong on clay courts, where his powerful forehand and stable backhand form the basis of his game. He is also known for his effective counterattacking.
Achievements: Cerundolo is currently ranked 26th in the ATP rankings and has three ATP titles to his name, including a victory at the Umag tournament last year.
Current Form: Müller has shown solid form, defeating Tomas Etcheverry in the second round in Rio de Janeiro. He displayed great resilience and control, particularly with his baseline game.
Strengths: Müller excels in a balanced style, combining solid defensive play with powerful strokes from the baseline. His diverse range of shots, including drop shots and slices, often confuses opponents.
Achievements: Müller is ranked 60th in the ATP standings and has already won his first ATP title, triumphing in Hong Kong earlier this year.
Cerundolo holds the edge on clay, where he feels confident, and his aggressive forehand play could be the key to victory in this match. Despite Müller’s progress and his more versatile game, Cerundolo appears to be the favorite, especially on clay courts. Likely Winner: Francisco Cerundolo. He has shown consistent results on clay and brings more experience at the ATP level.
Winning Odds: The odds for Cerundolo to win in this match could be around 1.60-1.70, reflecting his favorite status.
This prediction is based on the current form of both players and their performance on clay courts.
Cerundolo has been playing without a break for the second consecutive week. Such a tight schedule is bound to eventually take a toll on the physical condition of the Argentine tennis player. We believe that Francisco faces a tough match against Müller in the quarterfinals of the Rio de Janeiro tournament. Moreover, we're willing to take a risk and suggest betting on the Frenchman's victory.Bookmakers offer odds of 1.28 for Cherundolo, 3.70 for Muller, total over 20.5 games is offered at 1.90, total under is offered at 1.90.
Our prediction: Müller to win at odds of 3.21.
