Alcaraz, Medvedev, and Sinner withdrawn from Madrid's Tennis Masters: Insights from sports betting providers.
All the leading men in the main draw at the Mutua Madrid Open have been knocked out, shaking up the betting options before the semi-finals. What's the take of sportsbookers on this unprecedented scenario?
Key performers sidelined, upsets galore
It wasn't that long ago when the Top Men's draw at Madrid's Masters was lined with household names: Jannik Sinner (ITA), Carlos Alcaraz (ESP), and Daniil Medvedev (RUS) all began as favorites, with the expectation that they would march through to the quarterfinals.
But Medvedev hit a snag, succumbing to Jiri Lehecka (CZE) in the first set of their match, suffering from a thigh issue. Sinner was ruled out before he could even face off against Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) due to a hip problem. Alcaraz was the only one who dropped out early, beaten by fellow Russian Andrei Rublev in three sets.
Taylor Fritz (USA) was an unexpected surprise, overcoming Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG) in a three-setter, securing a spot in the semi-finals. Neither Fritz nor Cerúndolo were previously seen as serious contenders for the title.
Bookmakers' latest on betting favorites
Those who placed wagers on any of the top favorites before the tournament are now out of luck. Some may have pinned their hopes on Andrei Rublev, but his placement in the semi-finals is a surprise and offers an appealing cashout option.
Here are the bookies' updated odds on the overall winner:
- Andrei Rublev: 2.50
- Jiri Lehecka: 3.25
- Taylor Fritz: 4.00
- Felix Auger-Aliassime: 5.00
Ladies remain dominant
A common belief in tennis suggests that ranking positions in women's singles are less definitive, opening the doors to more underdog wins. Not in Madrid's case. At this point, the Women's finals will be contested by Iga Swiatek (POL) and Aryna Sabalenka (BLR).
Swiatek stands as the clear-cut favorite, but Sabalenka – the winner of the Australian Open 2024 – is bound to feel confident, despite not quite cracking the world's #1 spot yet.
Game dates
The Semifinal matchups will play out at the Manolo Santana stadium today, with Andrei Rublev and Taylor Fritz squaring off at 4 PM, and Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jiri Lehecka set to battle it out at 8 PM.
Details on the Women's final date are scarce, with only the fact that it'll be held on Saturday. The Men's final is less predictable, but it's known that it'll go down on Sunday and mark the end of the Masters Tournament.
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