Let’s talk about the top 5 favorites duos and predictions of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters 2022 men’s doubles tournament
The clay season has already kicked off with some tricky draws released. Let us go through some of the favourite pairs at the event with chances to clinch the doubles title on red clay discussing their past encounters and form.
ATP Rolex Monte Carlo Masters Tennis 2022 Men’s Doubles Favorites, Predictions, Players Betting Odds
1- Wesley Koolhof and Neal Skupski
The duo, who won the Qatar Open 2022 defeating Bopanna-Shapovalov, entered the final of the Miami Open before getting defeated by a very strong John Isner and Hubert Hurkacz. At the Indian Wells Masters, they lost to two-time Grand Slam champions duo Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury. The duo also reached the last eight of the Dubai Tennis Championships. They progressed to the semifinals of the ATP Rotterdam and the last eight of the Australian Open 2022.
A very good run this tennis season makes the Adelaide International 2 champions top in the favourites list.
2- Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury
The duo recently reached the quarterfinals of the Miami Open but were defeated by John Isner and Hubert Hurkacz. They together managed to progress to the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters doubles and the Australian Open. The pair have dusted off some quality duos and are considered to be a heavy favourite at Monte Carlo.
The American-British pair have clinched two Grand Slams together namely, the 2020 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open.
3- Hubert Hurkacz and John Isner
Hubert Hurkacz has shown his greatness this season. The Polish professional paired with John Isner clinched the doubles title at Miami Open 2022. The duo dusted off pairs like two time Grand Slam champions Rajeev Ram and Joe Salisbury and the Australian Open 2022 doubles champions, one of the toughest opponents Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis at Miami.
The American 36-year-old who has reached the final at Houston to play against Opelka in singles was paired with Jack Sock to clinch the title at Indian Wells Masters 2022.
4- Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov
Rublev is one of the favourites to win at the singles too while Khachanov has proved some of his great potentials this season. Rublev partnered with Denys Molchanov to win the doubles title at Open 13. The Russian then paired with Karen to come past some of the great duos and reach the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells Masters. The Russian duo won three medals at the Tokyo Olympics being part of the ROC contingent.
5- Stefanos Tsitsipas and Petros Tsitsipas
The Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas is seen in a good and prepared mood at the red clay. He showed some really tactical moves during this tennis season. The No. 5 in the world was paired with Feliciano Lopez to reach the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open 2022 before they got outlasted by the Sock-Isner duo.
The 23-year-old top-seeded star is paired with his brother Petros and is one of the favourites at Monte Carlo.
The Betting Odds are available here.