Shanghai Rolex Masters SF
This year’s tennis season has been all about the renaissance of two premier live betting favourites, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Both are over 30 years old—with Federer already 36—but they have proven they still have a lot left to offer the online gambling community.
It’s the same story for the two in the Shanghai Masters, and as they head in the semifinals, they will look to be the last men standing in the main event of the ATP Asian swing.
Rafael Nadal vs Marin Cilic
Betting odds point to Nadal comfortably winning this fight against Croatian heavy hitter Marin Cilic. Not only does the Spaniard has won 15 straight matches since August, but he also holds a 4-1 record against Cilic, winning their only 2017 meeting at Acapulco in straight sets.
The 28-year-old Cilic has the physical tools and power to make life a little hard for Nadal. It should also motivate him that he’s one win away from booking a place in the World Tour Finals. However, Cilic needs to play flawlessly if he is to pull off an upset, something which is unlikely against the in-form World No.1.
Another straight-set victory might be on the books for Rafa, making him a solid choice on Game Handicap -4.50 @ 1.99.
Roger Federer vs Juan Martin del Potro
This match could end up closer than what most fans expect, especially with Juan Martin del Potro beating Federer in their US Open quarterfinal meeting last month.
However, the big concern for Delpo is the injury scare he suffered in the last eight against Viktor Troicki of Serbia. The Argentine star hurt his surgically-repaired left wrist after tumbling during the match, and that accident could prove costly as it might even give Fed a free pass to the finals.
King Rog, on the other hand, is coming off a confidence-boosting victory against Richard Gasquet and should be hard to stop with his complete all-around game.
If healthy, Delpo can give the Swiss Maestro a good run for his money. Nonetheless, with things still uncertain, the smart money is on Federer Game Handicap -4.00 @ 2.01.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
