Zura Tkemaladze vs Aleksandre Bakshi

Zura Tkemaladze and Aleksandre Bakshi meet in the qualifying rounds of the ATP Challenger Istanbul on Sunday. Bakshi enters as the clear favorite, with moneyline odds averaging 1.45 across bookmakers, while Tkemaladze is priced at 2.57. This reflects Bakshi’s stronger recent form and higher ranking, though Tkemaladze will look to leverage any familiarity with the conditions in Istanbul.

The match offers an opportunity for both players to gain momentum early in the tournament. Bakshi’s consistency from the baseline and reliable serve make him the expected winner, but Tkemaladze’s aggressive style could test him if he finds his range. For those considering a wager, the odds indicate Bakshi is the safer pick, though an upset is not out of the question on the challenger circuit.