Shanghai Rolex Masters Finals
Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer
Now, it’s down to these two online betting favourites…again. And it’s only a fitting matchup to end the biggest live betting event of the men’s Asian tour.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer play their 38th blockbuster, and although they are not fighting for a grand slam, it’s just as thrilling for sports betting fans considering that it will intensify the fight for the year-end No.1.
Not to mention that there’s a piece of history at stake for both icons. A Nadal victory will see him record his 31st Masters 1000 title, while Federer could get his 350th Masters 1000 win and tie Ivan Lendl for the second most Open Era titles.
After beating Marin Cilic in straight sets, Nadal established himself as the favourite entering the Shanghai Masters final. He is also on a 16-match winning streak, which gives fans a glimpse of how confident he will be in this game.
The Spaniard also has the edge when it comes to head-to-head record against his Swiss rival, winning 23 times as compared to Federer’s 14.
King Roger, of course, won’t easily back down. Not after surviving the threat of Juan Martin del Potro.
It’s true that Federer lost his aura of invincibility that we saw at the start of the season. He’s no longer the same untouchable man he was earlier in the year and looks like Father Time is catching up to him.
Despite his recent struggles, however, he has the psychological advantage over Nadal, who he beat in all of their three meetings this year. The last time Nadal defeated Federer was back in 2014.
It should also help Federer that the game will be played on a fast hard court, a surface which favours the 36-year-old than the so-called King of Clay.
Both players remain in good shape and are playing solidly. I think Nadal is currently in better form as compared to Federer, but it’s difficult to write off the latter especially in big games like this one.
I predict this match to go the distance, which makes Federer a good choice on Asian Handicap +1.50 @ 1.47.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
