How can I trust him?
Usually very comfortable in Munich’s high-altitude conditions, the Dutch depressive played a poor match last week, which once again proves that it’s hard to rely on him and you never really know what to expect. In a match where he faces the young Belgian Blockx, who’s showing a very interesting level on clay, combining solidity with powerful hitting when he decides to, I feel the Dutchman’s odds should be higher before I’d even consider putting money on him. This will be the Belgian’s first appearance here in Madrid, and I like that he’s discovering the big clay tournaments and sees each match as another chance to shine. I therefore think that with odds around 1.70, betting on his victory is the best play for this match, and there’s even some value in that price.


