It was quite a disastrous match for De Minaur. He did not play well. And even though he had some clear advantages in that match it is quite safe to say that he blew those advantages. He could not actually make anything positive out of what advantages he had. And I have to say his opponent Carreno Busta played very well. He took his chances wisely. But I feel it is more about De Minaur not playing well in that match. Before the match, I thought it would be quite close and quite interesting. I think it is safe to say that it was not the case.
Wasn't able to watch this game, but clearly this is a 50/50 match, never see the odds though, who is the betting favorite? It is Busta?Anyhow, Alex though seems to be another player that is inconsistent so I wouldn't be surprised that he lost that way. He can't take advantage of his opponent eventhough he has a good chance. Alcaraz seems to be going on the next round as he is leading Brooksby by 2 sets although down 2-0 on the 3rd set.
He might have the advantage over his opponent but he can still lose. It is hard to predict anything when a player is this much inconsistent.
So, I am going to say that Alex is not the favorites
Čilić was really good against Evans yesterday - he was on top of his game in majority of the crucial points. He's playing Alcaraz next, and although Carlos will be put as a heavy favorite, I do think Čilić is not without chances.
I plan to go with some handicap on him, considering the fact that Alcaraz still hasn't lost a set in 3 matches the bookies might favor him for an easy win. The main one is currently set at +5,5 and I think that Čilić has it covered. I hope the odds on Čilić increase a bit more the closer we get to the match itself. At 3.50, he is a decent bet to win outright as well.
Cilic is one of the best tennis players in the world, because very few tennis players managed to win the GS in the years when the "big three" of world tennis played. I plan to go with some handicap on him, considering the fact that Alcaraz still hasn't lost a set in 3 matches the bookies might favor him for an easy win. The main one is currently set at +5,5 and I think that Čilić has it covered. I hope the odds on Čilić increase a bit more the closer we get to the match itself. At 3.50, he is a decent bet to win outright as well.
However, unfortunately, considering his talent and tennis quality, he failed to do even more and win a few more GS.
His biggest problem was always his mental strength and mental stability, and he often lost the matches he had to win.
If he keeps his inner demons under control and plays a perfect match, then he has a good chance of beating Alcaraz.
But it is sad to say that he could have done a lot more with his talent. He should have had more success in his career.
And he certainly should have been a lot more consistent and gotten better results in some certain matches.
Right now I think he actually has a good chance of beating Alcaraz. But time will tell what happens.
