It all sets up an exciting semifinal at the ATP 500 in Rotterdam on 8 February 2025, with Spain's rising star Carlos Alcaraz taking on Poland's dynamic Hubert Hurkacz in a contest of form, firepower, and head-to-head history. Coming into this match, both of them are in great momentum and look to turn this clash into a defining moment of the tournament.
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Coming into this semifinal, Carlos Alcaraz is ATP 3 and full of confidence. The Spaniard had a commanding 2-0 win against Pedro Martinez, 6-2, 6-1. Alcaraz showed his mastery with 7 aces, kept a solid 64% first serve, and converted 5 break points. His aggressive game, along with the consistent 48% success rate on first serve returns, helped him achieve his streak of 3 consecutive games and 5 sets won in a row. With an excellent head-to-head record against Hurkacz (3-0), Alcaraz looks set to impose himself on this match and take immediate control.
Hubert Hurkacz
The semifinal comes with determination and grit from ATP 21 Hubert Hurkacz, recording a hard-fought 2-1 win over Andrey Rublev 7-6, 3-6, 4-6. The match saw Hurkacz produce 17 aces along with an extraordinary 80% break point save percentage, to show his skills in fighting against pressure. A lower first serve return percentage at 28% is offset by his resilience and tactical acumen, which continue to keep him competitive against the top guns in the tournament. While the head-to-head is dominantly in Alcaraz's favor, Hurkacz will have to raise his game if he is to challenge his supremacy
Expert Betting Tips
Totals Games: Bet on Under 23 games @ 1.63 Odds on 1xbet – with the current form, a straight-sets win by Alcaraz is seemingly in the books.
Handicap Sets: A bet for Carlos Alcaraz -1.5 sets @ 1.61 Odds on Betway, expecting a straight-set victory.
Sets Correct Score: Alcaraz to win 2-0 in sets @ 1.61 Odds on Bet365, which corresponds with his head-to-head and current form.
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