Max Houkes vs Timofei Derepasko

The ITF M25 Chennai event continues on Thursday with a first-round encounter between Max Houkes and Timofei Derepasko. Houkes enters the match as the clear favorite, with average moneyline odds of 1.3, reflecting his higher ranking and recent form on the circuit. Derepasko, listed at 3.14, will look to leverage his powerful game to cause an upset on the Indian hard courts.

This will be the first professional meeting between the two players, adding an element of unpredictability to the contest. Houkes’ consistency from the baseline is expected to be tested by the aggressive shot-making of Derepasko. The odds suggest a straight-sets victory is the most probable outcome for the Dutchman, but the Russian qualifier has already shown his ability to navigate the conditions this week.