Shevchenko Edges Djere in Tiebreak Thriller at Almaty Open

Home-country favorite Alexander Shevchenko thrilled the Kazakh crowd by saving four set points in the second set before closing out a 7-6 (1), 7-6 (12) win over Serbia’s Laslo Djere in the first round of the Almaty Open on Tuesday.

Djere had a point to level the match while serving at 5-4 in the second set, but Shevchenko fought back with strong returns and clutch serving. The ensuing tiebreaker was a nerve-wracking exchange of power and precision, with both players winning 11 of their first 12 service points. After Djere failed to capitalize on three more set points, Shevchenko finally converted his fifth match point to seal the victory — energizing fans and bettors alike following the ATP’s late-season push.

His performance adds intrigue for bettors tracking emerging players on the Tennis Picks section, especially given his dominance under pressure and home-court advantage.

In other results from Almaty, Brandon Nakashima defeated Hamad Medjedovic 7-6 (5), 6-2 behind a composed serving display, while Rinky Hijikata overcame local favorite Timofey Skatov 7-6 (3), 2-6, 6-3 in a physical, three-set battle.

Spizzirri Dominates Opener at BNP Paribas Fortis European Open

American qualifier Eliot Spizzirri showed why he’s one of the most promising young talents on the ATP Tour, cruising past Spain’s Pedro Martinez 6-4, 6-1 in the first round at Brussels.

The 23-year-old from Texas has been climbing steadily, with Challenger titles in San Diego and Jinghan, China, and continues to reward those following sharp Tennis Odds. Against Martinez, Spizzirri was nearly perfect on serve — winning 27 of 28 first-serve points — and didn’t face a single break point.

Elsewhere, fifth-seeded Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard battled through a tight match to beat Emil Ruusuvuori 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 6-4. Upsets dominated the rest of the draw, as Valentin Royer toppled No. 6 seed Sebastian Baez, Botic Van De Zandschulp outlasted No. 7 seed Joao Fonseca, and Raphael Collignon downed fellow Belgian Zizou Bergs in straight sets.

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Elias Ymer Wins Family Showdown at BNP Paribas Nordic Open

In Stockholm, Elias Ymer overcame his younger brother Mikael Ymer 6-2, 7-6 (4) in a memorable first-round duel at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open.

The 29-year-old Elias dominated behind a 12-3 ace advantage and didn’t drop serve once. For Mikael, it was a strong effort after a long hiatus from the ATP circuit, but his inconsistency on return proved costly.

The victory marks another highlight in a tournament known for its local passion and sharp betting angles. You can track upcoming matches, odds shifts, and player form across ATP and WTA tournaments on the Tennis Odds Page.

Other first-round winners included Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Kamil Majchrzak, Marin Cilic, and Matteo Berrettini, each advancing to the next round with strong straight-set wins.