ATP Challenger Oeiras 4, Portugal Men Doubles
The Round of 16 in the ATP Challenger Oeiras 4, Portugal Men Doubles brings an exciting clash between Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez and Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis. The match promises to be a thrilling battle on the tennis court as both teams vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Looking at the odds, Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez enters the match as the favorites with odds of 1.67 (-150), while Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis are the underdogs with odds of 2.1 (+110). These odds indicate that the bookmakers have slightly more confidence in Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez to come out on top.
Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez - Recent Performances
In their recent match at the ATP Challenger Mauthausen, Austria Men Doubles, Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez had a mixed performance. They suffered a loss in straight sets (4-6, 0-6) against Constantin Frantzen/Hendrik Jebens. However, in their previous match, they showed resilience and determination by securing a hard-fought victory against Dustin Brown/Evan King (7-5, 6-7, 8-10).
In the match against Constantin Frantzen/Hendrik Jebens, Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez struggled with their serve, committing three double faults. Their first serve percentage was 57.8%, and they won 65.4% of their first serve points. However, they faced difficulties on their second serve, winning only 42.1% of those points.
Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis - Recent Performances
Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis have also had a mixed bag of results in their recent matches. In their most recent outing at the ATP Challenger Prague2, Czech Republic Men Doubles, they narrowly lost a closely contested match against Petr Nouza/Patrik Rikl (5-7, 6-4, 9-11). Prior to that, they suffered a defeat against Theo Arribage/Benjamin Bonzi (6-3, 3-6, 6-10), but bounced back with a convincing win over Enrico Dalla Valle/Samuel Vincent Ruggeri (6-3, 6-4).
Against Petr Nouza/Patrik Rikl, Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis displayed solid serving skills with a first serve percentage of 77.3%. They won 63.8% of their first serve points and 58.8% of their second serve points. However, they struggled to convert break point opportunities, managing to convert only 50% of them.
Prediction
Considering the recent performances and the odds, Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez have a slight advantage heading into this match. They have shown resilience in their previous matches and have the potential to deliver a strong performance. However, Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis cannot be underestimated, as they have also displayed moments of brilliance on the court.
Both teams will be determined to secure a victory and advance to the quarterfinals. The match is expected to be closely contested, with intense rallies and strategic shot-making. It may come down to which team can maintain their composure under pressure and capitalize on crucial points.
Considering all factors, including recent form and head-to-head statistics, the prediction for this match is a hard-fought victory for Ivan Liutarevich/David Vega Hernandez. However, Mircea-Alexandru Jecan/Markos Kalovelonis are more than capable of causing an upset if they bring their A-game to the court.