The Rothesay International in Eastbourne has hit the quarterfinals after some classic grass court battles in the first and second rounds. With Wimbledon just days away, this is the last chance for players to squeeze in as much grass-court action as possible.
We've got some surprising lineups in the quarterfinals, including a showdown between Flavio Cobolli and Billy Harris. This match brings a number of betting opportunities and we are here with our detailed analysis to help you choose the best bets. Read on for our Cobolli vs Harris prediction and betting tips.
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Player Form: Cobolli Looking Good
Young Cobolli is another rising Italian star, currently ranked No. 49 in the ATP rankings. He's been making waves in major tournaments this season, giving big names like Ruud and Rune a run for their money. With a 16-15 win-loss record, he's shown exceptional form on clay.
Grass hasn't been very kind to him, with first-round exits in both Stuttgart and Halle. However, his Eastbourne campaign is looking sharp. He defeated Arthur Rinderknech in the first round and followed up by defeating lucky loser Giles Hussey in the second round to secure his spot in the quarterfinals.
On the other hand, the 2024 season is shaping up beautifully for Harris. He received his first-ever Grand Slam ticket for Wimbledon after a fantastic performance at the Queen's Club Championship.
Harris has been battling it out on the Challenger tours all year and finally broke through at the ATP 500 Cinch Championships. He made it to the quarterfinals, where he was ousted at the hands of Lorenzo Musetti. Now, he's making his mark in Eastbourne, having defeated Jacob Fearnley in the first round and Charles Broom in the second to reach the quarterfinals.
How the Bookies View It: This One Is Close
Bookmaker Betfred is slightly leaning towards Cobolli to win this encounter, making him the favourite at 8/11. Harris, however, is still in the game, with 11/10 to win. Set betting suggests a 2-0 win for the Italian, with the result paying 7/4.
Recent Head-to-Head: Nothing to See Here
The Thursday matchup is going to be the first time Cobolli and Harris play against each other. Harris hasn't had many ATP appearances, so he hasn't had many opportunities to face off against the youngster Cobolli.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Cobolli's round two clash with Hussey was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The match went to three sets, with Hussey coming out swinging right from the start. Cobolli stumbled in the first set but made a comeback in the second, thanks to his game sense and a powerful backhand.
He hit a total of eight aces and smashed 28 winners to seal the deal. Cobolli won a whopping 83 percent of his first serves and converted 50 percent of the breakpoints.
Meanwhile, Harris is renowned for his classic gameplay, but he's equally known for his struggles to maintain his spot in mainstream tennis. Currently ranked at world No. 139, Harris drove around Europe in a van, even sleeping in it during his early days grinding through low-tier tournaments.
Finally, in 2024, Harris secured his spot on the Wimbledon roster, marking a remarkable milestone in his career.
Cobolli vs Harris Betting Tips & Prediction
Both Cobolli and Harris will be giving it their all to secure a spot in the semi-finals. However, Cobolli holds a slight edge with his regular appearances in the ATP tours. He's gained valuable experience facing top-ranked players, and this young gun isn't about to back down just before Wimbledon. We predict Cobolli to emerge as the victor in this encounter.
- Cobolli to win 2-1 @ 3/1
- Total sets over 2.5 @ 6/5
Cobolli and Harris will play on the Centre Court at 11am local time.
Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been playing or watching sports down under in New Zealand for the better part of three decades. With 12+ years experience as a professional writer, Bren loves to dive deep into all things sport to bring the best betting analysis and predictions here at Mr Fixits Tips.
