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The Madrid Open has reached its crucial stages, and the upcoming semi-final clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Borna Coric promises to be a thrilling encounter. The Spanish teenager continues his impressive form, while Coric is looking to put his wobbles behind him and claim his fourth ATP title. Read our ATP Madrid Open predictions in this article.
Prediction 1
Over 19.5 Games
79/100 (1.79)
Prediction 2
Over 3.5 Total Breaks Of Serve in the Match
8/13 (1.62)
The odds in this article were correct at the time of writing, and the odds are subject to change. We recommend checking with the bookmaker before placing the bet.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Borna Coric – Match Predictions
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Over 19.5 Games
Coric ended 92-ranked Altmaier’s dreams in 75 minutes to book his place in the semi-final. It took Alcaraz 118 minutes in a match of relative equals. The Spaniard only surrendered five break points but was at hand to save four of them. Coric was sublime in his duel with Altmaier and was never in danger of being broken. The Croatian will be against a higher-quality rival but should have enough to hold his own and take the game deep. Based on this, we are expecting to see Over 19.5 Games in this semi-final duel.
Over 3.5 Total Breaks Of Serve in the Match
Coric was not broken in his duel with Altmaier but did manage to break the German thrice in their encounter. His duel with Davidovich Fokina saw eight serve breaks. On the other hand, Alcaraz broke Khachanov thrice while seeing his serve break once. His one-sided duel with Alexander Zverev saw him triumph with ease thanks to four serve breaks. Based on the above statistics, we expect to see at least Over 3.5 Service Breaks in this Madrid Open semi-final meeting.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Borna Coric Preview
Our predictions for this match have now been established, let’s see how these players have fared so far in this tournament.
Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz, the Madrid Open defending champion has a tough challenge from Borna Coric, the 17th seed, in the last four of the Madrid Open. Alcaraz has been dominant on clay this season, winning 18 matches and losing only one. Alcaraz is the overwhelming favourite, having won the title here last year and breezed through his matches this week. It will be a battle of youth versus experience, one that will pique the interest of fans and neutrals alike. All facts point at an Alcaraz win, especially given the fact he has only lost twice on tour in 2023.
Borna Coric
Coric, meanwhile, has shown impressive form and resilience, beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in a marathon Round of 16, while breezing past Daniel Altmaier in the quarter-final. He will now be involved in a clash of generations, pitting his wits against the 19-year-old sensation. While Coric has had losing equations on the tour on other surfaces, his expertise in clay remains unquestioned. Whatever the result, the Croatian can put aside his dismal start to the campaign and hope for better returns in the coming months.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Borna Coric Head to Head
The Madrid Open semi-finals will feature an exciting match-up between the young Spaniard and the experienced Croatian. This will be the first meeting between the two players, and both will be eager to secure a spot in the final.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Borna Coric Match Details
- When will this match start? This match starts not before 12:00 GMT on 5 May.
- What is the prize money for Madrid Open? ATP Madrid Open’s total prize money stands at €7,705,780.
- Where can I watch Madrid Open 2023 in the UK? This match will be available on Amazon Prime for fans in the United Kingdom
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