ATP - Dallas Open
New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply
by Bradley Gibbs in Tennis Picks
On Wednesday, at the ATP event in Dallas, there's an intriguing match set to take place between Reilly Opelka and Alexander Shevchenko. The man from Kazakhstan has the rather unenviable task of taking on the big-hitting USA player on a court that is likely to favor big hitters. Can Shevchenko make enough headway to get a positive result here? It seems unlikely.Limited Offer. Currently at BetMGM
Reilly Opelka vs Alexander Shevchenko Form
Reilly Opelka and Alexander Shevchenko Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 14, 2025 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 12, 2025 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 5, 2025 - Brisbane International
Jan 4, 2025 - Brisbane International
Jan 3, 2025 - Brisbane International
Jan 1, 2025 - Brisbane International
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 13, 2025 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 3, 2025 - United Cup
Dec 31, 2024 - United Cup
Dec 29, 2024 - United Cup
Dec 26, 2024 - United Cup
Dec 19, 2024 - World Tennis League, Men Singles
Reilly Opelka - Alexander Shevchenko Key Points
- Reilly Opelka is one of the biggest hitters on the ATP Tour at present.
- The courts in Dallas favor those players that can serve big. Reilly Opelka is one of those.
- Reilly Opelka has thrived at this event before, winning it back in 2022.
- Reilly Opelka has recently beaten top players such as Novak Djokovic on a hard surface.
Limited Offer. Currently at BetMGM
Our Reilly Opelka vs Alexander Shevchenko Prediction
Reilly Opelka may be ranked outside of the top 100, but we should not be fooled by that. Far from consistent and far from a player who offers the same level of threat on every surface, Opelka is definitely a threat in the US, especially on fast hard courts, such as the ones being used in Dallas this week. The winner of this event back in 2022, Opelka's big serve and big hitting in general can hold him in good stead this week, so don't be surprised if he makes relatively light work of seeing off the challenge of Alexander Shevchenko, who recently struggled when losing in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz.
Our Reilly Opelka vs Alexander Shevchenko Pick: Reilly Opelka -1.5 Set Handicap.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at BetMGM
