The ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 1/64-finals continue with a mix of proven names and dangerous outsiders. Hurkacz looks to bounce back against Kovacevic, in-form Korda meets struggling Comesana, while Majchrzak and Mpetshi Perricard promise a tight, serve-dominated battle. With momentum and surface comfort playing key roles, there’s solid betting value across these matchups in the desert.
ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 1/64-Finals
Hurkacz – Kovacevic: 05.03.2026 22:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Hubert Hurkacz has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Dubai, where he lost to Mensik in the opening round in straight sets. Last season in Indian Wells, Hurkacz lost to de Minaur in the third round in straight sets.
Aleksandar Kovacevic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Acapulco, Kovacevic lost to Tiafoe in the second round, three tight sets to two. Last season in Indian Wells, the American lost to Arnaldi in the opening round in three sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Hurkacz is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He enjoys playing in Indian Wells and is a proven Masters 1000-level player. On the other hand, Kovacevic never succeeded at the Masters 1000 level. We expect Hurkacz to be a better player.
That being said, Hurkacz covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Hubert Hurkacz -2.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
Korda – Comesana: 06.03.2026 03:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Sebastian Korda has won five straight matches. The last match he played was in Delray Beach, where he won the title. He defeated Paul in the final in straight sets. The American has never made it past the third round here.
Francisco Comesana has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Santiago, Comesana lost to Pellegrino in the second round, three tight sets to two.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Korda is the clear favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Comesana struggled so far this season on hard courts. On the other hand, Korda has just won the ATP title and enjoys playing on hard courts.
That being said, Korda covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Sebastian Korda -4.5 games handicap @2.10 @bet365
Majchrzak – Mpetshi Perricard: 05.03.2026 20:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Kamil Majchrzak has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Dubai, Majchrzak lost to Popyrin in the opening round in three tight sets.
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Dubai, Mpetshi Perricard lost to Auger-Aliassime in the second round in straight sets. The Frenchman lost to Griekspoor in the third round at Indian Wells last season.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this will be an almost 50-50 matchup, and we agree. Both players have a solid serve and a terrible return. We expect a close match that could go either way, with possible three sets and tiebreaks.
That being said, over games is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: over 25.5 games @1.80 @bet365
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