ATP Masters 1000 Miami 1/32-Finals
Hijikata – Djokovic: 21.03.2025 Time TBA
H2H: 0-1
Rinky Hijikata has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Phoenix, Hijikata lost in the second round against Bublik in three tight sets. It is his third appearance in Miami. He defeated Medjedovic in the opening round. Last season, Hijikata lost in the opening round against Van de Zandschulp in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic has lost three straight matches. His last match was in Indian Wells, where Van de Zandschulp upset him in the opening round in three sets. Djokovic is a six-time champion here in Miami. His last appearance here was in 2019 when he lost to Bautista-Agut in three sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Djokovic is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Hijikata has no weapons for Djokovic’s game. We expect the Serb to step up his game and end his losing streak. He is the biggest champion in Miami and will prove that in the opening round against Hijikata.
That being said, Djokovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Novak Djokovic -5.5 games handicap @-110 @FanDuel
Korda – Spizzirri: 21.03.2025 Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Sebastian Korda has lost four of his last five matches. This has been a disappointing season for the young American. His last match was in Indian Wells, where he lost in the opening round against Monfils in straight sets.
Eliot Spizzirri has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Phoenix, he lost in the second round against Cobolli. This is his debut campaign in the main draw tournament in Miami. He won against Harris in the opening round match in three tight sets. Last season, he failed to qualify for the main draw tournament.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Korda is the favorite in this matchup, and we agree. Although he is in terrible form, he is still a way better player than Spizzirri. We expect him to dominate this match and win easily in straight sets.
That being said, Korda winning in straight sets is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Sebastian Korda winning 2-0 @2.10 @bet365
Medvedev – Munar: 21.03.2025 Time TBA
H2H: first meeting
Daniil Medvedev has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Indian Wells, Medvedev lost against Rune in straight sets in the semifinals. Last season, Sinner stopped him in the fourth round.
Jaume Munar has lost three of his last five matches. His last match was in Indian Wells, where he lost against Nishikori in three tight sets. This week in Miami, Munar won the opening round match against Rinderknech in straight sets. Last season in Miami, Munar lost in the opening round against Landaluce in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Medvedev is the favorite in this matchup, and we partially agree. However, Munar is always a dangerous opponent, and we expect him to put up a big fight and keep this match tight.
That being said, Munar covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Jaume Munar +5.5 games handicap @-116 @FanDuel
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