LiontipsRafael Nadal vs Alexei Popyrin. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Roland Garros (June 1, 2021).
Command Analysis
Nadalmust be approaching Roland Garros in good spirits. Rafa just won two trophies before the start of the French Major: the Masters in Barcelona and Rome.
The Spaniard is well prepared for Roland Garros. He gained good speed and physical form. Rafa has already won the French Open 13 times in his career, and he has 20 Grand Slam titles in total, exactly the same as Roger Federer.
Popyrin is having a wonderful season. The Australian demonstrates excellent tennis. At the beginning of the year, Alexey even secured a victory at the tournament in Singapore, earning the long-awaited debut ATP title.
At the current Roland Garros, Popyrin could count on successful performance, but he was unlucky in the draw, which squared him off with Nadal in the first round of the tournament. Alexey does not have many chances to outplay the eminent Spaniard.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
In the last four matches, Popyrin played a tie-break four times.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
More than 9.5 games have been played in the first set in 3 of Nadal's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Popyrin was simply unlucky with the draw for Roland Garros. The Australian is having a great season, he even won his debut ATP trophy this year. But playing against Nadal in the first round of the clay Major is a tough match. Rafa will not allow Alexey to take control. We expect Nadal to confidently beat the Australian tennis player.
Our prediction is Nadal to win with a handicap (-10)
Most recently, Nadal met Popyrin at the Masters in Madrid, and then he beat the Australian in two sets. The Spaniard wouldn't want to spend too much time in this round, therefore, he will try to close the match in the minimum number of games.
Second prediction - total under 26 games
