30 July 2024, 13:00
Paris, France
Sebastian Ofner and Daniil Medvedev have both been drawn against each other in the Olympics round of 32. Sebastian Ofner won his opening match against Robin Haase while Daniil Medvedev defeated Rinky Hijikata in the round of 64.
Sebastian Ofner and Daniil Medvedev will be playing against each other for the second time throughout their careers. Daniil Medvedev won the first and only meeting, at the 2018 Davis Cup.
Sebastian Ofner
Austria International Sebastian Ofner heads into the round of 32 in the Paris Olympics. He got off to a strong start with a resounding win in the round of 64. He is set to play against Daniil Medvedev and it’s beyond doubt a tough match for Sebastian Ofner.
Sebastian Ofner’s first match in the tournament was against Robin Haase, and Sebastian Ofner won the match in straight sets by a 5-7,2-6 score. Sebastian Ofner’s stats in that match were: 6 aces, 1 double fault, 27/62 first serve, 10 service games played, 6/7 break points saved, 9 service games won, 17/43 first serve return points and 4 break points converted.
Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev also qualified for the round of 32 stage after recording a win in the first round. He is set to face Sebastian Ofner in the round of 32, and there is a lot of confidence in Daniil Medvedev to advance ahead of Sebastian Ofner.
Daniil Medvedev’s first match of the tournament was against Rinky Hijikata and medvedev won the match in straight sets by 2-6,1-6 score. He ended the match with the following stats: 3 aces, 0 double fault, 25/39 first serve, 7 service games played, 0/1 break points saved, 6 service games won, 19/28 first serve return points and 6 break points converted.
Expert Betting Tips
What sets Medvedev apart is experience at the very highest levels of competition, and that does make a difference in pressure situations. His return game is second to none, capable of totally neutering Ofner's potent serve, and he can adapt his game to different surfaces, which is a big plus.
While Ofner is capable of pushing Medvedev to the limit if he is really on a good day, the consistency, experience, and all-around game make Medvedev the favorite in this match. Anticipate a straight for Medvedev as long as he is allowed to play at his normal level of form and focus.
- Under 21.5 Games Total at 1.6 Odds
- Sebastian Ofner (+5.5) Games Handicap at 1.69 Odds
- 1st Set Under 9.5 Games at 1.66 Odds
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