Saturday 21/06/2014, 14:30, ATP Hertogenbosch, Roberto Bautista vs Benjamin Becker
Roberto Bautista vs Benjamin Becker Betting Preview
Roberto Bautista made the final at the ATP Hertogenbosch after playing both the quarterfinal and the semifinal on the same day. He will now face Benjamin Becker in the final act of the competition, after the German prevailed in straight sets over Sousa. It will be a match decided by the first serve, as both players depend on it and the Dutch grass is a fast surface that greatly shortens points.
Roberto Bautista vs Benjamin Becker Betting Odds
At Ladbrokes
Roberto Bautista 1.50, Benjamin Becker 2.60
Roberto Bautista vs Benjamin Becker Betting Tips
Becker had a relatively smooth ride at Hertogenbosch and didn't have to play decisive sets, which means that he is well rested. On the other hand, he played in the Men's Double and made a deep run as well, but was finally eliminated from the race yesterday.
As a result of making the final in the Netherlands, his record for 2014 has been greatly improved and he could go to Wimbledon with more than 10 victories. All he needs is to defeat the Spanish player in the final, with this being the first direct match between the two competitors.
Roberto is 7 years younger and at least in theory this advantage should give him the first chance today, but so was Sousa and that changed nothing. Under normal circumstances, Becker should try to finish off his opponent in straight sets to offset the disadvantage of age, but given Agut's busy schedule, playing a decisive set would be too bad either.
The Spaniard played more than 100 games this season but he is yet to win a title, which makes this a great opportunity for him to break the ice. Roberto will be under a lot of pressure this afternoon, knowing that he might not have another chance to win a tournament if he fails at Hertogenbosch.
Key Facts
- Roberto Bautista played six sets just 24 hours ago, including a tiebreak, so he will be quite tired today
- Becker has a powerful first serve and conceded few breaks, while having a 75% win-rate in tiebreaks
Roberto Bautista vs Benjamin Becker Betting Prediction
Bookmakers credit the Spanish player with the first chance, but they seem to ignore the fact that he played some exhausting games yesterday. There is plenty of value in the odds offered for Benjamin Becker to prevail and the German has a decent chance at winning his first tournament in 2014. A safer bet would be to wager on Becker to win at least one set at even odds, so risk-adverse punters have several options.
Bet: Benjamin Becker @ 2.60 with Ladbrokes
