Matteo Berrettini vs Carlos Alcaraz Betting Picks & Live Stream – Alcaraz to Sweep Aside Berrettini in Paris
- Alcaraz is tipped to win in straight sets
- Laying 3.5 games on the handicap is recommended for extra edge
- Tip is based on Alcaraz's recent dominant form
Carlos Alcaraz in action against Alex Michelsen in Nanterre, FranceSource: Getty
Carlos Alcaraz is unbeaten on indoor hard courts this year, winning all eight of his matches on the surface. He lifted the Vienna title without dropping a set and carried that form straight into Paris with a clean win over Alex Michelsen in his opener.
With momentum firmly on his side, the Spaniard also has extra motivation this week as he chases a maiden Paris Masters crown. That combination makes him a confident pick to keep his dominant run rolling.
Alcaraz Looks to Extend Dominant Masters Round-of-16 Record
- Berrettini has lost six of his last seven round-of-16 matches at Masters events.
- He has a 2-2 record against top-10 opponents in 2026.
- Alcaraz has a 20-3 record in round-of-16 matches at Masters events.
- He has a 27-2 record against players ranked outside the top 20 in 2026.
HTH - Carlos Alcaraz leads 3-1
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Wimbledon | R16 | Grass | Carlos Alcaraz | 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 |
| 2022 | Rio de Janeiro | QF | Clay | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 |
| 2022 | Australian Open | 3R | Hard | Matteo Berrettini | 6-2, 7-6(3), 4-6, 2-6, 7-6(5) |
| 2021 | Vienna | QF | Hard Indoor | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-1, 6-7(2), 7-6(5) |
Berrettini Revives Paris Hopes With Back-to-Back Wins
After defeating Brandon Nakashima in three tight sets, Matteo Berrettini followed up with a straight-sets victory over Ugo Humbert to reach the third round in Paris, winning 7-6, 7-5. He served 13 aces and saved six of the seven break points he faced during the match.
Berrettini will be pleased with his progress, having failed to register a main-draw win in his previous three appearances at the Paris Masters. He is now one victory away from reaching the quarterfinals for the first time.
The 30-year-old has struggled with fitness issues and has been unable to consistently perform at his full potential. Despite those setbacks, he has produced some notable results this season, reaching the quarterfinals at the French Open, Rio de Janeiro and Vienna, as well as the third round in Miami and at Wimbledon. Those performances have helped him remain inside the top 50.
However, Berrettini has reached the quarterfinals at a Masters event only once in the last five years. He has also lost six of his last seven matches at this stage of Masters tournaments.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Italy |
| Age | Born 12 April 1996 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 43 |
| Career High | No. 6 (31 January 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 34 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 10 |
Alcaraz Targets Another Quarterfinal With Strong Record on His Side
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the second round at the Paris Masters, winning 7-6, 6-3. He trailed 1-4 in the opening-set tiebreak before fighting back to claim it, which proved crucial to his straight-sets victory.
In his five previous main-draw appearances in Paris, Alcaraz has reached the quarterfinals only once, in 2022. A deep run this week would also provide valuable ranking points.
Despite missing more than four months through injury, the Spaniard has reached at least the quarterfinals in seven of the 10 events he has played this season, including four title-winning campaigns.
Alcaraz enters this match with an impressive 20-3 record in Masters round-of-16 matches. However, two of those three defeats came in Paris, most recently against Ugo Humbert in 2024. He will be keen to avoid another early exit at this stage.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Age | Born 5 May 2003 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 3 |
| Career High | No. 1 (12 September 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 2 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 29 |
Verdict
Alcaraz is in the kind of rhythm that makes opponents look ordinary. Backing him to win in straight sets is the obvious move, and laying 3.5 games on the handicap gives an extra edge on a player who has been winning this convincingly.
Tomasz Wilk
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