Andy Murray, the former No. 1 player in the world, will take on Benoit Paire, the former No. 18, in a good first-round clash at the ATP Montpellier Open. The match is scheduled for January 29, 2024, at the Park&Suites Arena in Montpellier, France.
Current match odds are 1.30 (-350) on Murray and 3.60 (+260) on Paire.
A Struggling Murray
Andy Murray has been struggling with his play on the tennis courts recently, and there has been talk about whether he will retire or not. Despite his struggles, Murray is still a formidable opponent, and he will be looking to get back to winning ways in Montpellier.
Benoit Paire, on the other hand, is known for his unorthodox style of play, previously named as one of the Bad Boys of tennis, but he’s has been playing well recently. He will of course be looking to cause an upset and advance to the next round of the tournament.
Murray and Paire have faced each other three times in the past, with Murray winning all three encounters. However, Paire has the ability to produce some stunning shots and can be a handful on his day. Murray will need to be at his best to overcome the Frenchman.
The surface is indoor hard court, which should suit Murray’s game style. The match is expected to be a closely contested affair, with both players looking to make a statement early in the season.
Good Odds for Murray vs Paire
The bookmakers are holding Andy Murray as quite a big favorite and maybe the odds are a bit too low, but that means we can find some decent odds if Paire can put up a good fight.
Set Betting 2-1 Murray, at odds 3.60 (+260)
Total Games, over 21.5, at odds 1.68 (-150)
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