LiontipsBrandon Nakashima vs Alexei Popyrin. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Washington (August 3, 2021).
Command Analysis
Nakashima might be playing the best tennis in his career at the moment. At the recent tournaments in Los Cabos and Atlanta, he reached the finals, but couldn't win the trophy. In Mexico, Brandon lost to Cameron Norrie in the decisive match (2-6, 2-6), and John Isner was stronger in the USA (6-7, 5-7).
Due to the successful results of late, Nakashima climbed up to 89th place in the ATP world rankings, which is the best achievement in his career so far. Now the American player needs to strengthen his position.
Popyrin had started the season really well. In February he won the tournament in Singapore. But after that, the Australian player started losing his playing form. Alexei lost almost all of the matches on grass: he only managed to win one out of five.
His losing streak continued on hard courts. In Atlanta, Alexei failed to defeat Steve Johnson. In that match, Popyrin only lost his serve once, but that was enough to lose the match.
Trends
СтавкаTotal over 2.5 sets
The maximum number of sets has been played in 3 of Nakashima's last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 10.5
In 3 of the last 4 matches of the American, at least 12 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Nakashima has had a great last two weeks, so he is considered the favorite of the match. But the two weeks of competitions put a lot of strain on the athlete's body, and the American tennis player should be quite tired. Even at his young age, it is hard to endure so much pressure. Moreover, this time Brandon faces a big server Popyrin.
It is Nakashima's birthday today, but we doubt that Popyrin will gift him victory in this match.
Our prediction - Alexey Popyrin to win.
We expect Nakashima to put up a fight. He is young and hungry for victories, and we believe that he will force Popyrin to go over the set total of games.
Second wager - total over 21.5 games.
