The ATP 500 Barcelona semifinals on April 18 feature two exciting matchups with in-form players on both sides. Hamad Medjedovic’s impressive winning streak makes him a strong contender to challenge Andrey Rublev, while Rafael Jodar’s dominant run on clay could push Arthur Fils in what promises to be a tight battle.
ATP 500 Barcelona semifinals
Rublev – Medjedovic: 18.04.2026 13:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Andrey Rublev has won four of his last five matches. This week in Barcelona, Rublev defeated Navone in the opening match in straight sets. He was a break down in both sets, but turned it around. 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. Today, in the quarterfinals, Rublev defeated Machac in straight sets. Last season in Barcelona, the Russian lost to Davidovich Fokina in the second round in straight sets.
Hamad Medjedovic has won five straight 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. Today in the quarterfinals, Medjedovic won against Borges in straight sets. He saved one match point in the opening set.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rublev is the favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. Medjedovic is in great form and has dominated in all three matches this week. We expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Medjedovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Hamad Medjedovic +2.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Jodar – Fils: 18.04.2026 16:00 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Rafael Jodar has won eight straight matches. Two weeks ago in Marrakech, Jodar won the title, defeating Trungelliti in the final in straight sets. With that title, the Spaniard climbed up the rankings. This week in Barcelona, Jodar demolished Munar in the opening round in straight sets. He offered no breakpoints and served well throughout the match. In the second round, Jodar defeated Ugo Carabelli in straight sets. Today in the quarterfinals, Norrie had no answer for the Spaniards game. Jodar won once again in straight sets easily.
Arthur Fils has won four of his last five matches. This week in Barcelona, Fils defeated Atmane in the opening round in three tight sets after saving two match points in the deciding set. In the second round, the Frenchman demolished Nakashima in straight sets. Today, in the quarterfinals, Fils served well, not offering any breakpoints against Musetti, and won in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Jodar is the slight underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. He is a clay-court specialist and is on an eight-match winning streak. We expect him to keep this match close, considering his current form.
That being said, Jodar covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Rafael Jodar +1.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
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