The Western & Southern Open's Round of 64 pits Fabian Marozsan (No. 50) against Corentin Moutet (No. 71) on Wednesday, with Moutet favoured at -120 odds, while Marozsan is priced at -110.
Marozsan's last outing saw him fall to Pablo Carreno Busta in the Round of 64 at the ATP Montreal, while Moutet secured a three-set victory over Marton Fucsovics in the qualifying round.
Match Details:
Tournament: The Western & Southern Open
Round: Round of 64
Date: Wednesday, 14 August
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Court Surface: Hard
Betting Odds:
| Player | Odds to Win Match |
|----------------------|-------------------|
| Fabian Marozsan | -110 |
| Corentin Moutet | -120 |
Marozsan's Recent Form:
In the past year, Marozsan has played 50 matches across all surfaces, averaging 24.9 games per match, winning 49.2% of them.
On hard courts, he's played 32 matches over the last 12 months, averaging 25.1 games per match, winning 51.3%.
Marozsan has won 74.9% of service games and 24.0% of return games in the past year, with hard court figures at 76.3% and 26.7% respectively.
He's converted 133 of 342 break points (38.9%) in the last year, ranking 75th in break point conversion.
Moutet's Recent Form:
Over the last year, Moutet has played 42 matches across all surfaces, averaging 23.1 games per match, winning 52.1%.
On hard courts, his eight matches have yielded an average of 20.3 games per match, with a 45.7% win rate.
Moutet has a 74.2% service game winning percentage and a 30.0% return game winning percentage overall in the last year.
On hard courts, these figures are 69.1% and 22.2% respectively.
Head-to-Head:
Marozsan and Moutet previously met in the Round of 128 at the Internazionali BNL dâItalia in May 2023, with Marozsan emerging victorious in a tight three-setter, 6-0, 6-7, 6-2.
Marozsan has taken two sets in their encounters, compared to Moutet's one.
Marozsan has won 18 of 27 total games played against Moutet, a 66.7% win rate.
Their sole match averaged 27 games and three sets.
Analysis:
This match presents an intriguing battle between two players with contrasting strengths. Marozsan boasts greater experience and success on hard courts, while Moutet's recent form suggests an upward trajectory. The head-to-head matchup gives Marozsan a slight edge, but Moutet's ability to adapt and challenge his opponent's serve could be decisive. The match could be a tight contest with potential for an upset, making it a thrilling encounter for tennis enthusiasts and bettors alike.
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