Chengdu Open: Sonego and Tabilo Expected to Advance

CHENGDU, China — The ATP Chengdu Open kicks off its second day on September 18, drawing attention from tennis enthusiasts worldwide. Featured matches include Lorenzo Sonego facing Juan Manuel Cerundolo, along with Jordan Thompson against Alejandro Tabilo.

Sonego is currently favored in his match against Cerundolo. Although Sonego has lost three of his last five matches, he is expected to perform better on hard courts compared to Cerundolo, who just won a Challenger title in Guangzhou. The bookmakers cite Sonego’s experience as a determining factor in this matchup, offering him odds of 1.53 to win.

Cerundolo has had a strong run lately, winning his last five matches, but his overall record on hard courts remains a concern. Sonego’s recent struggles at the US Open where he lost in the first round highlight the pressure he faces in this competition. Still, analysts see Sonego’s performance as a value bet.

In another match, Alejandro Tabilo looks to continue his momentum after a successful run of four wins in five matches, despite recently losing to Cerundolo in the Challenger final. Having qualified for the main draw in Chengdu by defeating Lloyd Harris, Tabilo is reportedly in excellent form. The odds for Tabilo to triumph over Thompson are a balanced 50-50, but many expect Tabilo to pull off the win again, following his previous head-to-head victory against Thompson.

Jordan Thompson has faced challenges in recent weeks, losing four of his last five matches, including a Davis Cup defeat to Bergs. His form appears shaky as he enters the competition against Tabilo, who showcases a better record on hard courts. Early predictions suggest that Tabilo is likely to win this matchup as he has recently shown improvements.

Furthermore, Taro Daniel, after a strong qualifying campaign, enters a match against Chak Wong, who received a wild card for the tournament. Daniel aims to leverage his experience at the top level, despite the bookmakers favoring Wong. Expectations are that Daniel might keep the match competitive, making him a valuable bet with a +2.5 games handicap.

In conclusion, the Chengdu Open stands poised for an exciting day of tennis as players aim to establish momentum in the tournament.