The Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters gets underway this Monday. Don’t miss our top betting selection for Day 1. Bookmakers Review breaks down the fixture below and lists the best available odds from green listed bookmakers.
Carreno Busta vs. Fognini
Two clay court experts – Pablo Carreno Busta and Fabio Fognini – will face each other this Monday with a place at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters 2nd round at stake.
Carreno Busta couldn’t ask for a better way to start 2017. Besides reaching his first ATP 500 final in Rio de Janeiro, Pablo is currently ranked as world no.19 – his career high ranking. Despite his recent improvements on other surfaces, clay is clearly Carreno Busta’s favourite surface with the Spaniard winning 65.06% of the matches played on the red dirt throughout his career.
Known as one of the most talented players on the ATP World Tour, Fabio Fognini is never an easy opponent to face. Fognini’s recent performance in Miami is a great example of that with the Italian losing only in the semi-finals against Rafael Nadal. Playing in Monte Carlo brings great memories to Fabio with the world no.28 reaching the semi-finals back in 2013.
These two players know each other very well with Carreno Busta winning all their previous four meetings.
Despite Pablo’s lead on the h2h, Fabio is always a dangerous opponent as we mentioned before. After Fabio’s brilliant run in Miami, this seems to be a great opportunity for the Italian to achieve his first career win over Carreno Busta. With this in mind, the value is definitely on Fognini’s price at 13/10 at William Hill while Carreno Busta is available at 7/10 with Pinnacle. Adding to the value on Fabio’s moneyline, betting on the Italian’s +1.5 Set Handicap at 59/100 with Pinnacle is also a great approach for this match.
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