Friday 20/06/2014, 15:00, ATP Hertogenbosch, Joao Sousa vs Benjamin Becker
Joao Sousa vs Benjamin Becker Betting Preview
The ATP Hertogenbosch tournament is quickly approaching its conclusion and the semifinals are going to pit some competitive players against each other. The first one is between Joao Sousa and Benjamin Becker, with bookmakers constantly adjusting the odds. The German used to be credited with the first chance to win and even though he is still favorite, the trend is for the odds to even out.
Joao Sousa vs Benjamin Becker Betting Odds
Joao Sousa 2.00, Benjamin Becker 1.80
Joao Sousa vs Benjamin Becker Betting Tips
Joao Sousa played against local favorite de Bakker in the quarterfinals and he knew that in order to advance to the semifinals, he would have to serve brilliantly. The game was expected to feature at least one tiebreak, given the powerful serve of his opponent, but Sousa won in straight sets and earned twice as many games as his opponent.
In fact, the quarterfinal was easier than the previous round and his numbers have improved radically in all areas. Returning powerful serves used to be a problem for the Portuguese, but this problem seems to be behind him right now. He will need to build on his performance against Benjamin Becker, because this tennis player also has a reputation for serving many aces.
He was credited with the second chance against Pospisil and it looked like his opponent would emerge victorious, after winning the first set at tiebreak. The German turned the tables in his favor and survived the massive scare, but at the end of set two, the score was leveled and he was back in the race.
2014 hasn't been a great year for the 33-year-old who won just six matches and lost 13, but he is known to be better on grass. Now that the clay season is almost over, making the final at ATP Hertogenbosch would build his morale ahead of the Wimbledon on competition.
Key Facts
- Sousa is eight years younger and this needs to be factored in, given the fact that the game is likely to have three sets.
- The two players haven't met before and both of them turned Pro in 2005 and won one title in their career.
Joao Sousa vs Benjamin Becker Betting Prediction
These two players are so evenly matched that virtually anyone could win the first set, but as the game progresses Sousa has a better chance to triumph. He serves slightly better than his opponent but he has the stamina and the enthusiasm of youth, which could make the difference if the match is pushed into a third set. Punters should take even odds offered by Pinnacle Sports for Joao Sousa to prevail, before they drop any further.
Bet: Joao Sousa @ 2.00 with Pinnacle Sports
