Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Monte Carlo Masters
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It’s 20 years since Marin Cilic first played in the Monte Carlo Masters. This year sees him take on qualifier Alexander Shevchenko in round one. Time for our match prediction.
Cilic has reached the quarter-finals of this outdoor clay court tournament three times, but not since 2018. This is his first time playing in the principality since 2022. The 37-year-old is playing his first clay court tournament of the year.
He has won eight of his 14 hard court matches in 2026 with one semi-final reached.
Last year saw him achieve a 11-9 record on clay but he hasn’t won a match in the main draw of an ATP tournament on this surface since 202, though he missed 2023 and 2024.
Six of his last nine matches have seen a tie-break played with two a match on two occasions.
Alexander Shevchenko has won three of his four clay court matches this year. He had to win two qualifiers to reach the main draw. His second match saw him beat Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6 7-6.
He’s played at least one tie-break in six of his last eight completed matches. Twice he’s played a couple and one match saw three played.
We tip more than 0.5 tie-breaks to be played.
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Marin Cilic v Aleksandr Shevchenko Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.8 | 2.01 |
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1.73 | 2.12 |
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1.8 | 2 |
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1.77 | 1.96 |
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1.77 | 1.96 |
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Who will win the Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko match is: more than 0.5 tie-breaks.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko game on 07/04/2026 of the current ATP Monte Carlo Masters season:
- Marin Cilic has a 52.22% chance to win against Aleksandr Shevchenko according to Shangrila ⭐ with the odds of 1.85.
- Aleksandr Shevchenko has a 47.78% probability of winning facing Marin Cilic ⭐ with odds of 2.12 at Betwinner.
Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Marin Cilic has a 52.22 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Marin Cilic | 52.22 % |
| Aleksandr Shevchenko | 47.78 % |
Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko Form
Marin Cilic and Aleksandr Shevchenko Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
23 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
21 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
19 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
4 Mar 2026 - ATP Indian Wells
17 Feb 2026 - ATP Delray Beach Open
14 Feb 2026 - Dallas Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
5 Apr 2026 - ATP Monte Carlo Masters
1 Apr 2026 - ATP BCR Open Romania
31 Mar 2026 - ATP BCR Open Romania
23 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
21 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
20 Mar 2026 - ATP Miami
Marin Cilic - Aleksandr Shevchenko Key Points
- Cilic has played at least one tie-break in six of his last nine matches.
- Six of Shevchenko’s last eight completed matches have seen at least one tie-break played.
- Two of those matches saw a couple of tie-breaks played.
- Shevchenko played one match this year that saw three sets decided by a tie-break.
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Our Marin Cilic vs Aleksandr Shevchenko Prediction
Marin Cilic makes his return to Monte Carlo for the first time since 2022. He’s a three-time quarter-finalist here but hasn’t had much success at this level in recent years. His form on hard courts this year indicates he could have a reasonably successful time on clay.
Alexander Shevchenko had to play 26 games in two sets in his final qualifier. Looking at the statistics therefore, our Marin Cilic v Alexander Shevchenko prediction is more than 0.5 tie-breaks to be played.
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