Wimbledon has officially entered the quarter-finals, and the prestigious Grand Slam is set to deliver another exciting matchup. Lorenzo Musetti and Taylor Fritz are gearing up to cross swords to secure their spots in the semi-finals.
This match is packed with betting opportunities, and we’ve done the homework for you. We’ve analysed the players and their statistics to come up with the best bets. Read on for our Fritz vs Musetti prediction and betting tips.
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Player Form: Fritz Shining Spectacularly
The 2024 season has been magical for Fritz. He has consistently reached the quarter-finals and semi-finals of most tournaments this year and has already claimed titles in Eastbourne and Delray Beach.
26-year-old Fritz has been challenging the top players in the game. His journey to the Wimbledon quarter-finals has been nothing short of impressive. He defeated Christopher O'Connell and Arthur Rinderknech in the first and second rounds, respectively.
In the third round, Fritz overcame Alejandro Tabilo to advance to the Round of 16, where he pulled off an upset against Alexander Zverev.
Musetti has also been having a strong season, making waves on all surfaces, including grass. His standout performance before Wimbledon was at Queen's Club, where he reached the finals. However, he hasn’t bagged a title yet.
Musetti's Wimbledon campaign has been impressive. He breezed past Constant Lestienne and Luciano Darderi in the first two rounds. Then, he took down Francisco Comesana in the third round. In the Round of 16, he faced Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard and emerged victorious, earning his spot in the quarter-finals.
How the Bookies View It: Fritz Dominating
Bookmaker Betfred is heavily favouring Fritz to be the winner of this matchup, making him the favourite at 1/5 to win. Musetti, on the other hand, is standing way behind at 10/3 to win. Set betting suggests a straight-set victory for Fritz, with this result paying 7/5.
Recent Head-to-Head: Fritz Edges Musetti
Musetti and Fritz have played against each other three times before this matchup, with Fritz leading their head-to-head 2-1. Their most recent clash was in Monte-Carlo this year, where Musetti came out on top in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Fritz has maintained an impressive 31-12 win-loss record this season, with just one loss on grass so far. In his recent match against Zverev, Fritz showed incredible resilience, especially after a tough start where he nearly lost the first two sets. The match stretched to five sets, showcasing Fritz's tenacity as he eventually pulled off an upset.
During the match, Fritz fired 15 aces and won an impressive 73 percent of his net points. He also maintained an 83 percent success rate on his first serves.
With so many strong performances this year, it's tough to label Musetti as an underdog at the moment. He holds an 18-17 win-loss record this season. In his recent match against Mpetshi Perricard, Musetti hit three aces and won 79 percent of his first serves, unleashing 23 winners to clinch the victory.
Fritz vs Musetti Betting Tips & Prediction
Fritz and Musetti are set to deliver one of the tournament's most exciting clashes. However, Fritz's exceptional record and stats this year make him the stronger contender in this matchup. We predict Fritz to secure victory in straight sets.
- Fritz to win 3-0 @ 7/5
- Total games under 39.5 @ 4/5
Fritz and Musetti are set to play on Court 1 on Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 3pm 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.
