Pick of the Day: Matteo Arnaldi vs. Daniil Medvedev, Mutua Madrid Open
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On Saturday, Daniil Medvedev will take on Matteo Arnaldi at the Mutua Madrid Open. Medvedev has a reputation as a player that absolutely hates the clay, and there’s no denying that he’s at his best on hard courts. But the world No. 4 is 9-4 on the dirt over the last 52 weeks, and he has spoken about being a little more comfortable on clay these days. With that in mind, I think sportsbooks are offering a good price on Medvedev to beat Arnaldi in straight sets. Medvedev and Arnaldi have met...

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