Thursday 19/06/2014, 11:00, ATP Eastbourne, Denis Istomin vs Roger-Vasselin

Denis Istomin vs Roger-Vasselin Betting Preview

A couple of years ago, only the most dedicated tennis fans were familiar with these two players, but nowadays Denis Istomin and Roger-Vasselin are given the credit they deserve. With just a few days left before Wimbledon begins, the two players will try to reach the final at the ATP Eastbourne event. They seem to be evenly matched and bookmakers have a hard time picking the winner, but savvy punters can make some nice profits by trusting the Russian.

Denis Istomin vs Roger-Vasselin Betting Odds

At Bet365

Denis Istomin 2.00, Roger-Vasselin 1.85

Denis Istomin vs Roger-Vasselin Betting Tips

Denis Istomin is pretty tall at 1.88 meters but unlike his opponent who is of the same height, the Russian is slightly heavier. This means that he will have a harder time moving around the pitch, but he might not have to do it too offer, because this game is played on grass.

Unlike those tournaments played on clay, players are not supposed to send the ball over the net too many times, instead they need to focus on placement. By hitting hard and finding the correct angles, players can easily score winners, which means that points are won faster and mistakes weigh heavily in the balance.

Denis was not particularly successful this year and with 18 victories and 14 defeats, it comes as no surprise that he failed to win the trophy so far. The same can be said about his opponent, with the 30 years old still seeking his first victory in an otherwise lengthy career. Roger-Vasselin has a losing career record, with 72 victories and 98 defeats, which means that he could hit a terrible threshold at Wimbledon.

Unless he wins the tournament here, it is very likely for him to cross the aforesaid barrier and recent results are not too encouraging. At Eastbourne, he is yet to lose a set and if his first serve meets the otherwise high expectations, the Frenchman could survive for another round.

Key Facts

• This is the first time that the two players met and Denis Istomin seems to be in a slightly better form.
• Both players cruised past their opponents in straight sets in the previous round and won a set 6-2

Denis Istomin vs Roger-Vasselin Betting Prediction

Apparently, this game could go either way, but at a closer look it is pretty obvious that the Russian has a slight advantage over his opponent. He has a better percentage at the first serve and when he hits, his opponent is unlikely to return the ball. The first set will be critical in this fixture and Denis Istomin has a high percentage at starting games on the right foot, so it is worth giving him credit at odds of 1.85 with Bet365.

Bet: Denis Istomin @ 2.00 with Bet365