Friday 20/06/2014, 12:00, ATP Eastbourne, Richard Gasquet vs Denis Istomin
Richard Gasquet vs Denis Istomin Betting Preview
Richard Gasquet is the top seed and main favorite at the ATP Eastbourne tournament, but the last two games will be very difficult for him. While he waits for the winner of the quarterfinals to be decided and then to find out whom he is opponent will be in the final act, Richard needs to prevail against Denis Istomin. The Russians won the last game between the two players and he grew a lot since 2012, so it would be a mistake to underestimate him.
Richard Gasquet vs Denis Istomin Betting Odds
Richard Gasquet 1.50, Denis Istomin 2.60
Richard Gasquet vs Denis Istomin Betting Tips
There are many pundits who claim that Gasquet was still mending an injury when he performed below expectations in the first rounds of Roland Garros. Much to his credit, he got back on track and stunned multiple opponents, before finally bowing out of the competition against a stellar Verdasco.
Even though he felt at home in front of his fans, clay is not his favorite surface and Richard is more likely to achieve memorable results on grass. Wimbledon is the tournament that he anxiously waits, but meanwhile he needs to prove his worth in a slightly less important competition.
The ATP Eastbourne is the final stop before the main event begins and there are just two players blocking his way to his first title in 2014. He won 10 so far, while Denis Istomin is still seeking his first victory in an ATP tournament, which gives the Frenchman a competitive edge over his slightly younger opponent
The Russians will turn 28 in September, but despite the fact that the two players are of the same age, Gasquet has more victories to brag about. He won $10 million so far as compared to just 3 millions scooped by Denis and he has a 15-9 record in 2014, much better than Istomin's.
Key Facts
- Denis Istomin is one of the better players when he serves, but unlike his opponent he is not too good at offsetting a break.
- In three head to head fixtures, Richard Gasquet won twice and on both occasions he needed three sets, while Istomin won the most recent match in straight sets.
Richard Gasquet vs Denis Istomin Betting Prediction
Richard Gasquet cruised towards victory in the previous round and didn't allow his opponent a chance to push the match into a third set. He will try to do the same against the Russian and bookmakers credit him with odds of 2.10 to succeed. As semifinals go, these odds are not spectacular but they are good enough to cover the risk completely, therefore it is a good choice to trust the Frenchman on this one.
Bet: Richard Gasquet 2-0 @ 2.10 with Pinnacle Sports
