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In the 1/8 final of the tournament in Japan, Ben Shelton is facing Jordan Thompson. Shelton is the favorite for me in this matchup. It's strange that the odds for his victory are higher than 1.40. In Shanghai, the American reached the quarter-finals, losing in the third set tiebreak. Here, he started with a victory over the home player Daniel, who, by the way, has already won a home tournament. So Shelton is ready. He currently outperforms his opponent in terms of class. His serve, speed, and overall form will help him win. I really like Thompson's game. You could say I'm a fan of his. But he struggles to play well against top players. He doesn't reach their level. He has been stuck at tournaments before facing strong opponents for a long time. And when he does, he loses by a significant margin. I don't believe he can make an impact here. Based on these factors, we can predict Ben Shelton's victory. He is in excellent form and shows consistency in tournaments. Thompson, on the other hand, has difficulties in matches against top players and has not reached the expected level. Plus, Shelton has an advantage in speed and serve, which can be the deciding factor in this match. Therefore, my prediction is a win for Ben Shelton.
Based on the recent matches, it can be concluded that Thompson is currently in excellent form. He defeated Zverev, demonstrating his strength and confidence. On the other hand, Shelton did not show a high level of play in the previous match, winning only after a tough fight against a weaker opponent. This suggests that Shelton is not at the peak of his game at the moment. Therefore, considering the current form and results, it can be assumed that Thompson has an advantage over Shelton and could win this match.
In the upcoming match between Ben Thompson and Jordan, a tough game is expected for Ben. Jordan is known for his confident shots and ability to contract. This can create problems for Thompson. However, considering the current form of the players and their past results, a forecast with a plus handicap in games for Thompson can be made. He has shown good game in recent matches and will be able to handle Jordan. A handicap of +2.5 games for Thompson seems like a reasonable bet for this match. This will allow to have an insurance in case the match is more equal and also take into account his advantage in specific games. While any forecast is always risky, at the moment there is reason to believe that Thompson will be able to handle his opponent.
