LiontipsJordan Thompson vs Ivo Karlovic. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Los Cabos (July 19, 2021).
Command Analysis
Thompson has just played in the semifinal match of the tournament in Newport. The Hall of Fame Open is held on grass, and grass is the only surface on which Jordan has achieved success this season. Earlier, Jordan reached the third round at Wimbledon, and he also played in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Mallorca. On hard, Thompson's stats are not impressive this year - four wins and four losses.
Karlovic has rarely appeared at tournaments this season. Ivo played eight matches in 2021, and only three of them ended in the victory of the Croatian tennis player. The main weapon of Karlovic is his huge serve, and he builds his entire game around it. Although lately, even the serve wasn't so much of a help. Ivo is already 42, and not as dangerous as he was five years ago.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Thompson has played two tie-breaks in the last five matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
More than 9.5 games were played in the first set in 4 of Karlovic's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Thompson is the favorite in the upcoming match, but the Australian won't get a landslide victory. After all, Jordan has never been a top returning player, and Karlovic's power serve is not easy to deal with.
Our prediction - Karlovic to win with a handicap (+4)
Karlovic has recently played a lot of three-set matches. That is to be expected since Ivo is famous exclusively as a big server and is not so strong at the return. We expect this match to also be a long one.
Second wager - total over 21 games.
