Denolly C / Lalami Laaroussi Y vs Balsekar A / Van Der Merwe M

The doubles team of Corentin Denolly and Younes Lalami Laaroussi are the clear favorites as they take on the pairing of Aryan Balsekar and Michael Van Der Merwe this Thursday in an ITF Men's doubles match in Kigali. Playing on clay, the home duo's experience and synergy on this surface are reflected in the average moneyline odds of 1.21, suggesting a high probability of a straight-sets victory.

For Balsekar and Van Der Merwe, the underdogs at 3.81, the challenge will be to disrupt the rhythm of the favored pair. Their path to an upset likely hinges on capitalizing on any early nerves and maintaining consistent pressure, especially on their own service games. This match on the clay courts of Rwanda presents a classic scenario of established favorites against a team with the potential to spring a surprise if they can execute their game plan effectively.