Alexander Shevchenko vs Felipe Alves Live Stream & Betting Tips - Watch Alves make winning start at ATP Rio Open

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Last updated: 17 Feb 2025

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Shevchenko and Alves meet for the first time, neither in the top 100.
Shevchenko lacks experience in South America, while Alves has the home advantage.
Alves has better preparation with recent matches on South American clay.

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Felipe Meligeni Alves to Win (Getty)

Alexander Shevchenko vs Felipe Alves Preview

Though both are equally capable of beating each other, and Shevchenko might even have the upper hand in a European setting, his unfamiliarity with the conditions in South America makes Alves the obvious choice in this one.

Alexander Shevchenko vs Felipe Alves Preview
Alexander Shevchenko Overview
Alexander Shevchenko Form
Felipe Alves Overview
Felipe Alves Form
Head-to-Head

Alexander Shevchenko Overview

Current Rank: 103
Career-High Rank: 45
Elo Rank: 124
Season Record: 3-5
Tournament Record: 0-0
Last Match on Clay: July 2024, Paris Olympics
Recent Opening Round Record on Clay: 5-4 in 2024

Alexander Shevchenko Form

Alexander Shevchenko caught a fortunate break at the start of the year, picking up some much-needed confidence at the United Cup. However, he hasn't quite capitalized on the momentum he built from that opportunity.

He's lost four of his last five matches, with his only victory coming against the unranked Muzammil Murtaza in the Davis Cup. What's concerning is that all four of those defeats were in straight sets.

The search for victories continues during what is already proving to be a tough phase, and things are about to get even more challenging. He’s never played in this region before, and adapting to the conditions here will require a lot of effort and time.

While Shevchenko has played and won numerous matches on clay throughout his career, his struggles on the surface in 2024 raise concerns about his prospects for 2025. Last year, he played 18 matches on the dirt but ended up losing 12 of them.

Felipe Alves Overview

Current Rank: 149
Career-High Rank: 128
Elo Rank: 180
Season Record: 2-4
Tournament Record: 3-5
Season Clay Record: 2-3
Career R1 Record on the Main Tour: 3-6

Felipe Alves Form

Felipe Meligeni Rodrigues Alves’ current form may not be much better than Shevchenko's, but he has one significant advantage. He’s playing at home, in conditions that are very familiar to him.

He’s made five appearances at ATP Rio de Janeiro before and reached the second round as a qualifier in 2024, which also marked the last time he managed to get past the first round on the main tour.

Moreover, Alves has already played five matches on South American clay this year, further boosting his chances in this contest thanks to better preparation. He won two of those matches and came close to victory in two others.

Head-to-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two players, both outside the top 100, at any level of competition.

Verdict

Alexander Shevchenko v Felipe Meligeni Alves

While both are on equal footing, Shevchenko's unfamiliarity with South American conditions gives Alves the clear edge.

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