Enzo Couacaud vs. Giulio Zeppieri Prediction: Can Zeppieri Dominate This US Open Qualifiers Match?
Enzo Couacaud takes on Giulio Zeppieri this afternoon in a US Open Qualifiers match. Can Zeppieri dominate? Matt MacKay breaks down this match.
Matt MacKay - August 25, 2023, 9:38 AM EDT
5 minEnzo Couacaud vs. Giulio Zeppieri Prediction: Can Zeppieri Dominate This US Open Qualifiers Match?
Friday gives us a fairly even matchup at the Men's US Open 2023 qualifiers, with Enzo Couacaud facing Giulio Zeppieri. Couacaud, a veteran compared to the 21-year-old Zeppieri, ranks 182 on the ATP Tour and is the slight moneyline favorite at -126 odds at FanDuel Sportsbook. Zeppieri hasn't competed in a month, so he's entering Friday's match with +102 moneyline odds despite ranking 137, which is considerably stronger compared to his French opponent.
Enzo Couacaud vs. Giulio Zeppieri Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: August 25, 2023
- Time: 12:20 pm ET
- Where to Watch: Tennis Channel
Enzo Couacaud vs. Giulio Zeppieri Prediction
The last time we saw Zeppieri compete, he won four consecutive rounds en route to a loss in the Finals against Alejandro Tabilo at Karlsruhe. Two of those wins required a third set, which saw the young Italian hold strong with his left-handed primary swing alongside his two-handed backhand. Couacaud is 1-4 in his last five matches, although his competition was ranked 134 or better during three of these losses. He'll face stiff competition yet again going up against Zeppieri, who is much more rested than Couacaud, who lost in the Round of 32 at Winnipeg last weekend.
I think you know where we're going with this bet. There might be some rust early on, but Zeppieri at plus odds against a struggling player like Couacaud, is too enticing to pass on. He's won 18% of returns games played, compared to 14% for Couacaud, which is key. Plus, Zeppieri is dominant with his left hand, giving him another advantage paired with his age and time off. This one feels too easy, but let's wager a unit on Zeppieri's +102 moneyline odds at FanDuel Sportsbook to start the weekend off right.
Enzo Couacaud vs. Giulio Zeppieri Pick
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