Prop Bets: Hamad Medjedovic VS Arthur Rinderknech 2025-10-01
Humorous Prediction: Hamad Medjedovic vs. Arthur Rinderknech (ATP Shanghai Masters)
The higher-ranked magician (Medjedovic, No. 63) faces the quick-serve sorcerer (Rinderknech, No. 54) in a match that might serve up more drama than a Netflix tennis docu-series.
Key Stats & Odds:
- Medjedovic is the -150 favorite (implied probability: 60%), per DraftKings, while Rinderknech is +115 (implied: 46.7%).
- Medjedovic recently beat Zverev in straight sets; Rinderknech just dismantled a compatriot in 50 minutes (6-1, 6-2).
- Spread: Medjedovic -1.5 games (BetRivers: 1.83) vs. Rinderknech +1.5 (1.88).
- Total Games Line: 23.5 (Over: 1.96, Under: 1.80 at BetRivers).
Why Medjedovic Might Win:
He’s the “I-Don’t-Need-You-to-Count-My-Games” type, having won matches without needing a third set lately. His ranking (No. 63) is higher than his opponent’s, which, in tennis, is basically the sports equivalent of being taller in a game of fetch.
Why Rinderknech Might Win:
If Medjedovic’s magic act falters, Rinderknech’s recent 50-minute demolition job suggests he’s in “I’ll-End-This-Set-Before-Your-Phone-Beeps” form. The +1.5 spread gives him a safety net—perfect for when Medjedovic’s serves start looking like they’re thrown by a sleep-deprived robot.
Prop Bet Pick:
- Over 23.5 Total Games at 1.96 (BetRivers). Why? If Medjedovic’s “straight sets” streak meets Rinderknech’s “I’ll-Play-20-Point-Tiebreaks-For-Fun” energy, this match could devolve into a game of “Let’s See Who Blinks First.”
Final Verdict:
Medjedovic is the favorite, but Rinderknech’s recent efficiency (and Medjedovic’s occasional “mystery meat” serves) makes this a toss-up. If you’re feeling lucky, back Rinderknech +1.5. If you’re feeling very lucky, bet the Over. Either way, this match might just be the ATP’s answer to The Hangover.
Prediction: Medjedovic in three sets, but only after Rinderknech forces a tiebreak in the third to prove he’s not a pushover. Final score? 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. The crowd gets a show, the bookies get your cash, and we all get another reason to question why tennis players wear white. 🎾
Created: Sept. 30, 2025, 1:41 a.m. GMT