The ATP Masters in Madrid on clay has started and we have already seen some great first-round matches. On another great tournament day from the same first round, we will see another portion of great games, as the one I liked most is between the French veteran Richard Gasquet, who will meet the Italian Lorenzo Sonego.
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Probably, this is going to be one of the last seasons of Richard Gasquet, who will turn 38 in June. He is trying to achieve something more in his last months as a professional tennis player and he is doing it not that badly. Already a Challenger final was reached along with some good results in the different ATP tournaments. The problem for Gasquet is the lack of good ranking and he needs to play qualifications, to reach the main draws of the tournaments.
Lorenzo Sonego is a great clay court player but it seems that recently, he hasn’t been in great shape and this is visible by all the tournaments he is playing. Maybe, he will show a better face of his game now on a clay surface, and bring his game back to the usual level, where all tennis players were afraid of facing him. I do not think that he will start playing as well as we know him and this will be his most important game. If he manages to pass it, probably, he can win another one.
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Betting Tip – Richard Gasquet vs Lorenzo Sonego
I do not know if Richard Gasquet will have the power to win against Lorenzo Sonego, especially if the match is physical but he definitely has a good chance to claim a set. With solidity and good footwork, he is capable of making the job of Sonego extremely difficult. Except for taking 1 set in the match, alternatively, you can go for over games here as I expect tough battles from all sides of the court. The odds for both bets seem good and they can be tried.
Betting Tip: Richard Gasquet +1.5 Sets AH
Betting Odds: 1.63
Bookmaker: 20bet