The ATP Masters 1000 Rome second-round match on May 8 offers a few interesting value spots for players who are more comfortable on clay. Damir Dzumhur looked sharp in his opener and could stay competitive against Learner Tien. At the same time, in-form qualifier Dino Prizmic has enough momentum to test Novak Djokovic in the Serbian’s first clay outing of the season. Meanwhile, Vit Kopriva arrives with confidence and looks well placed against the struggling Ugo Humbert.
ATP Masters 1000 Rome 1/32-Finals
Tien – Dzumhur: 08.05.2026 14:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Learner Tien has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Madrid, Tien lost in the opening match to Vallejo in straight sets.
Damir Dzumhur has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Cagliari, Dzumhur retired mid-match against Nava in the opening match. This week in Rome, Dzumhur demolished Mannarino in the opening round in straight sets. Last season in Rome, the Bosnian lost to Gaubas in the opening round in three sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Dzumhur is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Tien has struggled on clay so far this season. On the other hand, Dzumhur played his best tennis in the opening round. We expect the Bosnian to keep this match close.
That being said, Dzumhur covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Damir Dzumhur +2.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
Prizmic – Djokovic: 08.05.2026 14:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Dino Prizmic has won four of his last five matches. This week in Rome, Prizmic qualified for the main draw tournament, winning both matches in straight sets. In the opening main draw round, the Croat defeated Fucsovics in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic has won three of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Indian Wells, where he lost to Draper in the 1/8-Finals. This will be his opening clay-court match of the season.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Prizmic is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He is in great form and enjoys playing on clay. On the other hand, Djokovic has not played any competitive matches for almost two months and will be rusty coming into this match.
That being said, Prizmic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Dino Prizmic +2.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Humbert – Kopriva: 08.05.2026 15:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Ugo Humbert has lost four of his last five matches. Last week in Madrid, Humbert lost to Atmane in the opening match in straight sets.
Vit Kopriva has won four of his last five matches. This week in Rome, Kopriva defeated Marozsan in the opening match in straight sets. Last season in Rome, the Czech lost to Draper in the third round in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Kopriva is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He is in solid form and has played his best tennis in the opening match. On the other hand, Humbert struggled on clay this season.
That being said, Kopriva winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Vit Kopriva winning @1.57 @bet365
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