Denolly, Corentin/Lalami Laaroussi, Younes vs Balsekar, Aditya/Van Der Merwe, Marc

The ITF Kigali men’s doubles event on Thursday features a compelling matchup between the pairing of Corentin Denolly and Younes Lalami Laaroussi against the team of Aditya Balsekar and Marc Van Der Merwe. Denolly and Lalami Laaroussi enter as strong favorites, with average moneyline odds of 1.22 reflecting their perceived advantage in this contest. Balsekar and Van Der Merwe, meanwhile, are priced at 3.89, indicating they are clear underdogs but capable of an upset on their day.

This match presents an interesting dynamic between two duos looking to build momentum early in the tournament. The odds suggest Denolly and Lalami Laaroussi are expected to control the match, though doubles tennis often hinges on chemistry and a few crucial points. For those considering the matchups, the value may lie with the underdogs given the higher potential return, but the favorites remain the safer pick based on current form and market consensus.