LiontipsMackenzie McDonald vs Jannik Sinner. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Washington (August 8, 2021).
Command Analysis
This is the second final for McDonald in this tour. At the end of February, the American tennis player won the Challenger in Nur-Sultan. Now he has the opportunity to win a more prestigious competition. However, this isn't an easy task.
Earlier Mackenzie defeated quite strong opponents in Washington. In the first round, he left no chances for Nick Kyrgios (6-4, 6-4). This was followed by victories over Benoit Paire (6-7, 6-4, 6-4), Ilya Ivashka (6-4, 6-4), and Denis Kudla (6-3, 6-2). In the semifinals, McDonald eliminated Kei Nishikori (6-4, 3-6, 7-5).
Before the start of the tournament in Washington, Sinner was experiencing a game crisis: he didn't win at all for two months. But in the US capital, Jannik showed really great tennis. In the first two rounds, he defeated Emil Ruusuvuori (6-2, 6-4) and Sebastian Korda (7-6, 7-6). Victories over Steve Johnson (6-4, 6-2) and Jenson Brooksby (7-6, 6-1) brought him to the final of the Citi Open.
For the Italian player, this is the third final in the season. Earlier this year he won the tournament in Melbourne and lost in the decisive match at the Masters in Miami.
Trends
СтавкаTotal sets under 2,5
The minimum number of sets was played in Sinner's last four matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9,5
In 4 of McDonald's last 5 matches, at least ten games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Both players approach this match in great shape. Sinner is the favourite, but McDonald won't leave the court without a fight. Mackenzie looked great against Nishikori, and surely he is extra motivated to win the home tournament. We believe that this will be a long match, and the tennis players will overcome the total of 21,5 games.
Our prediction - total over 21.5 games.
McDonald is playing at home, which gives him a slight advantage. At the very least, he will put up a fight against Sinner. We suggest playing a positive handicap to Mackenzie.
Second wager - handicap (+4.5) games to McDonald.
