World number 111 Dominic Thiem will test his consistency on clay when he takes on the 42nd-ranke Richard Gasquet in the first round of the 2023 ATP Monte-Carlo Masters on Sunday, April 9. Get the predictions and odds of this Dominic Thiem v Richard Gasquet match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here.
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Dominic Thiem v Richard Gasquet Head to Head
There have been four previous meetings between these two and both have won two apiece. None of these matches have come on clay though.
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Thiem Finally Wins Two in Two in Estoril
While Thiem did say after his ouster at the Estoril Open that he is long away from being as consistent as he would like, the good news for him was his successive wins in that tournament which took him to the quarterfinals.
It was his first time winning two matches in a row this season and that will give him some breathing space as he looks to make a direct entry into the French Open.
Wins over Sebastian Ofner and Ben Shelton in Estoril were followed by a straight-set thumping at the hands of Quentin Halys, leading Thiem to do some more thinking.
Rather interestingly, Thiem hasn’t played in this tournament since 2019 and his best showing in Monte-Carlo is a quarterfinal appearance in 2018. What that means a decent run in this tournament could help Thiem climb a further few spots and break into the top 100.
Can he start off with a quality showing against the 2018 quarterfinalist?
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Gasquet Sent Packing in Marrakesh Opener
A quarterfinalist at the Marrakesh and Estoril Open last year, Gasquet did not have the best of starts to the clay court season in 2023. He was bundled out in straight sets by Alexandre Muller in the opener in Marrakesh.
Gasquet now enters the Monte-Carlo Masters with an overall 9-8 win-loss record for the season with four of those wins coming in one tournament – at the Auckland Open which he went on to win.
Other than that, Gasquet hasn’t won back to back matches in a single tournament this season.
Overall on clay though, the Frenchman has a very good record. While he has a win percent of 60.9% in hardcourt competitions, it goes slightly better on dirt with Gasquet winning 61.5% of the matches he has played.
This might not hold a candle to Thiem’s clay court exploits but given his opponent’s current form it could give the veteran Gasquet a chance here.
Thiem v Gasquet Prediction and Tip
While Gasquet starts off a 7/5 underdog to win this there might not be that much of a difference between these two players. Expecting a keen tussle that goes to the third set.
Tips:
- Low Risk Tip: Gasquet to win a set – Yes: 1/2 (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
- Moderate Risk Tip: Three sets in the match: 6/5 (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
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The 2023 ATP Monte-Carlo will be played from April 9 to 16. You can get all the tennis betting news with our tennis betting blog here. Also get rest of the tennis match previews here.
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