LiontipsTommy Paul v Roberto Bautista Agut. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Toronto (August 11, 2021).
Command Analysis
Paul has already played in three matches in Toronto as he started the tournament with qualification rounds. Paul is not in his best shape, but his performance improves with every match. In qualifying matches, he passed Liam Draxl (7-6, 6-4) and Liam Broady (7-6, 6-3). And in the main draw, Paul was stronger than Vasek Pospisil (6-7, 6-2, 6-3).
Bautista Agut hasn't given his fans many reasons to smile lately. He was eliminated in the first rounds of the last two tournaments. In Gstaad, Bautista Agut yielded to Arthur Rinderknech (2-6, 4-6), and in Kitzbuhel, he lost to Pedro Martinez in three sets (4-6, 7-6, 5-7). One can hope that on hard courts the Spanish tennis player will show better results: this season Bautista Agut has already played in the final in Doha and has reached the semifinals in Miami.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Paul has played 3 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Bautista Agut played under 9.5 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Bautista Agut left his last two tournaments right at the start, but those were held on clay courts, and the Spanish tennis player much prefers hard. He might not be in the best shape, but the Spaniard should do better on the faster surface. This season he played in the final at the tournament in Doha and reached the semifinals at the Miami Open. We believe he can at least pass the first round in Toronto.
Our prediction - Bautista Agut to win with a handicap (-3)
Bautista Agut is the favourite and we think that he will easily confirm his status by defeating his opponent in straight sets. The tennis players have met twice this season and the Spanish tennis player won in two sets on both occasions.
Second prediction - total under 23 games
