The ATP 500 Barcelona quarterfinals on April 17 feature two intriguing matchups with in-form players. Hamad Medjedovic’s impressive run from qualifying makes him a deserving favourite against Nuno Borges, while Andrey Rublev’s strong performances this week give him the edge over Tomas Machac in what should be a competitive clash.

ATP 500 Barcelona quarterfinals

Medjedovic – Borges: 17.04.2026 11:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Hamad Medjedovic has won four of his last five matches. This week in Barcelona, the Serb qualified for the main draw of the tournament. In the final qualifying round, Medjedovic defeated Halys in three tight sets. He even saved one match point in the deciding set tiebreak. In the opening main draw round, Medjedovic defeated Trungelliti in straight sets. He trailed 1-4 in the opening set, but turned it around. In the 1/8-Finals, the Serb upset de Minaur in the second round in straight sets.

Nuno Borges has lost three of the last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Borges lost to Rublev in the opening round in three sets. This week in Barcelona, Borges easily defeated Mannarino in the opening round in straight sets. He was great under pressure, saving all seven breakpoints he offered. In the second round, the Portuguese defeated Etcheverry in straight sets. Around this time last season, Borges played in Madrid, where he lost to Davidovich Fokina in the second round in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Medjedovic is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He dominated in both matches this week against solid clay-court opponents. We expect him to be a better player in this matchup.

That being said, Medjedovic winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Hamad Medjedovic winning @1.50 @bet365

Machac – Rublev: 17.04.2026 12:30 CEST
H2H: 1-1

Tomas Machac has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Monte Carlo, Machac lost to Sinner in the 1/8-Finals in three tight sets. This is his second appearance in Barcelona. In the opening round, the Czech defeated Baez in three sets after losing the opening set 2-6. Alcaraz withdrew from the 1/8-Finals against Machac due to an injury.

Andrey Rublev has won three of his last five matches. This week in Barcelona, Rublev defeated Navone in the opening match in straight sets. He had a breakdown in both sets, but turned it around. Today in the 1/8-Finals, Rublev defeated Sonego in straight sets. He trailed 0-2 in the opening set, but stepped up his level and won six consecutive games. Last season in Barcelona, the Russian lost to Davidovich Fokina in the second round in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Rublev is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He defeated two clay-court specialists. On the other hand, Machac was on the brink of losing in the opening match against Baez. We expect Rublev to be confident coming into this match and get a comfortable win.

That being said, Rublev winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Andrey Rublev winning @1.57 @bet365