Dimitrov vs. Edmund
Known as one of the most talented players in the game, Grigor Dimitrov is finally living up to expectations. At the age of 26, Dimitrov became the first Bulgarian ever to win a Masters 1000 event at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Adding to this, the world no.3 couldn’t have asked for a better way to end 2017 after winning the ATP World Tour Finals in London. Taking a look now at Grigor’s campaign on this event, the defending champion saved two match points before overcoming John Millman in a three-set battle at the Brisbane International.
Kyle Edmund is through to the Brisbane International quarter-finals for the second consecutive year. The 22-year-old is trying to become the second player from Great Britain to win the title in Brisbane after Andy Murray’s victories in 2012 and 2013. After an incredible comeback against Denis Shapovalov on the opening round, the British No.2 ended Hyeon Chung’s six-match winning streak in two hours and 38 minutes. In addition to his 12 aces, Edmund ended the match with 44 winners and 69.23% net points won.
This will be the 2nd career meeting between these two players with Dimitrov leading on the h2h by 1 – 0 after his victory in Washington last year.
Despite shaky performance in the previous round, the no.1 seed should be too strong for Edmund. The bookmakers think the same with Dimitrov as the main favourite at 2/5 at Pinnacle while Bet365 offers 9/4 for Kyle’s victory. Having said that, our recommendation is for you to place a bet on Grigor’s -3 Game Handicap at 39/50 at Pinnacle as the best betting approach for this match.
Best Play: Grigor Dimitrov -3 Game Handicap at 39/50 at Pinnacle
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