It is the quarterfinals in Winston Salem, and there is not a single player above a 13th seed. The U.S. Open is inching closer, which means preserving energy is a factor for all players involved. On the other side of that coin, there are players fighting to get a spot in the year’s last grand slam, if they have not already done so. It has been a less-than-predictable week, but that was anticipated considering the circumstances. Hopefully for tennis betting odds and picks it goes as predicted.
Tennis Odds & Betting Picks: 2021 Winston Salem Open
Emil Ruusuvuori (-190, SugarHouse)
Opponent: Richard Gasquet
Venue: ATP Tour, Winston Salem (Hardcourt)
Emil Ruusuvuori should be on tennis betting slips again against Richard Gasquet. Ruusuvuori has looked very strong in Winston Salem, as he as all year on hardcourts, winning 75% of his matches (18-9 record). It is also without doubt that Ruusuvuori much prefers the faster surface, even though his game is predicated on defense and forcing difficult points. Gasquet will look to do something similar but will also try to score easy points to save his legs. However, Ruusuvuori wins 40% of his return points.
Ruusuvuori’s last two opponents have helped him, with each committing 15 double faults. Gasquet will not hand this match to him so easily, but Ruusuvuori’s skillset and recent form should be plenty to move on the semifinals.
Marcos Giron (+125, SugarHouse)
Opponent: Carlos Alcaraz
Venue: ATP Tour, Winston Salem (Hardcourt)
This should be an entertaining match between Marcos Giron and Carlos Alcaraz. Giron is one of the shortest American players on tour, but he still prefers the power game on hardcourts. He will need to use that power game against Alcaraz, who moves extremely well and has extensive shot-making talent. Giron prefers this surface to any other, with nearly 200 more wins on hardcourts than all others combined (261 total). If he can establish his game early on, he should be able to intimidate Alcaraz, who has looked overmatched on hardcourts in the past when facing powerful opponents.
Parlay Picks
Pablo Carreno-Busta (-205) & Under 21.5 (+100)
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