We can see some good matches coming up in the Rotterdam ATP500 event tomorrow and Alex De Minaur v Sebastian Korda is poised to be a good match-up, marking only the second time these two players have faced off against each other.
The head-to-head record currently stands in favor of Korda, who secured a victory over De Minaur at Wimbledon in 2021 with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(5). This upcoming match, however, will be their first battle on an indoor hard court, adding some unpredictability.
Alex De Minaur, hailing from Australia, enters the match with a world ranking of 11, having reached a career-high of 10. His performance in the 2024 season has started strong with a 6-2 record on hard courts. De Minaur’s 2023 season included a commendable 46-26 win-loss record, demonstrating his capability and form across various surfaces. Notably, De Minaur has a positive record on indoor hard courts, which could play to his advantage in this match.
Sebastian Korda, on the other hand, is ranked 33rd globally, with his highest ranking being 23. His 2024 campaign shows a balanced 6-4 overall record, with a 2-1 record on indoor hard courts.
Korda’s 2023 season was solid, showcasing a 26-16 win-loss record. He has shown a strong performance on indoor hard courts historically, which suggests he could be well-suited to the conditions in Rotterdam.
Predictions and Odds for De Minaur vs Korda
Let’s try some predictions for this game. Both players have demonstrated skill and resilience on the court, with De Minaur known for his incredible speed and defensive capabilities, while Korda brings powerful groundstrokes and a keen tactical mind to his matches.
De Minaur is the tennis sportsbooks favourite here at 1.58 (4/7 | -175) but we think Korda can put up a real battle here and we’re looking at these interesting markets. Also, don’t forget the option of betting live in these kind of matches to take advantage of slow starts by your choice of player.
Korda 2-1 Set Betting at odds 5.00 (4/1 | +400).
Total Sets Over 2.5 at odds 2.35 (11/8 | +137.5)
Over 22.5 Games at odds 1.83 (5/6 | -120)