Andy Murray vs Adrian Mannarino
7th October from 1900hrs
Tennis – USA – Indian Wells 2021
Pick Andy Murray 2-0 set betting
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 4/5 (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021)
Britain’s Andy Murray has accepted a wildcard into Indian Wells and will be in action in the first round against Adrian Mannarino.
Murray is undefeated against Italy’s Mannarino from the previous meetings that they have had.
Will he triumph again against this opponent who is ranked significantly higher in the world than him?
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Andy Murray Preview – Can Murray make the most of wildcard chance?
Getting an entry into top ATP Tour tournaments like Indian Wells should only help Murray as he looks to stay competitive in the sport.
This is his first action since San Diego where he suffered a second-round exit.
That was against young Norwegian star Casper Ruud.
It leaves Murray without a win against a Top 10 player for over a year and still not having won more than two matches at an ATP level event this year.
Still, this does appear to be a manageable fixture for him.
Andy Murray is a quote 3/10 in the match outright for tennis betting* (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021 at Unibet).
He has consistently coped with first-round matches for a large part.
In fact, since a first-round loss in Montpellier in February, Murray has won all of his first-round matches at tournaments since (excluding Grand Slams).
Murray’s last four matches on the ATP have all been settled in straight sets, which could be a trend to roll with.
A Murray 2-0 set betting option is at 4/5* (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021 at Unibet).
It is a 2-0 head to head lead that Murray holds over Mannarino.
The first meeting was here at Indian Wells in 2015 with Murray winning in straight sets.
They met for the second time later that same year with Murray winning an epic five-setter at the US Open.
This is within range for Murray.
Adrian Mannarino Preview – Can Mannarino find some form?
There hasn’t been a great deal of positive form recently by Adrian Mannarino.
Nor indeed much time on the court at all.
He has lost four of his last five matches and since retiring from the first round of Wimbledon, has had just three matches.
He last played in Bulgaria at the end of September, losing his first-round match in Sofia.
The Italian genuinely looks a long shot in this one at a quote of 5/2* (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021 at Unibet).
There’s just not been enough time on the hard court since the summer to really hint that he’s going to pick up the victory.
Mannarino’s record this year is W10 L20, so the left-hander doesn’t look a big threat.
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Adrian Mannarino has won his first-round match in each of his last five Indian Wells appearances.
He hasn’t been past the second round in any of his last three visits.
Mannarino has taken at least one set in four of his last six matches (W2 L4) so has that.
But the likelihood, with more hard court time under his belt, Murray can race through this one.
A Murray 6-4 First Set Score piques tennis betting interest at 6/1* (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021 at Unibet).
Andy Murray vs Adrian Mannarino Betting Advice
Murray, despite facing a player ranked just around the Top 50, looks to be the clear favourite here.
Yes, he’s struggling to get the results against stronger players on the Tour, but he’s more than capable against opponents like Mannarino.
The Murray 2-0 set betting option at 4/5 is our first tennis selection* (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021 at Unibet).
Key Facts – Andy Murray vs Adrian Mannarino Betting Tip
- Andy Murray has beaten Mannarino at Indian Wells before
- Andy Murray leads Mannarino 2-0 in the head to head
- Adrian Mannarino has lost 4 of his last 5 matches
The head to head is in favour of Murray as well, and there’s just been little form from his opponent recently.
It’s been back to back losses for Mannarino on hard courts in his most recent form. We think the hattrick of losses comes.
We’ll pull towards the Murray 6-4 First Set Score at 6/1* (odds taken 18:21 GMT on October 6th 2021 at Unibet).
The best betting odds for Andy Murray vs Adrian Mannarino
Andy Murray to win: 3/10 at Bet365
Adrian Mannarino to win: 5/2 at Bet365
