LiontipsCasper Ruud v Dusan Lajovic. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Toronto (August 12, 2021).
Command Analysis
Ruud started his Toronto campaign with a victory over Marin Cilic. Ruud defeated the Croatian tennis player in three sets (6-3, 3-6, 6-3), extending his winning streak to 13 matches.
Before the Canadian Open, the Norwegian tennis player won the tournaments in Gstaad and Kitzbühel. Of course, Ruud is the clay court specialist, but with the proper attitude, he can demonstrate excellent tennis on hard, too.
Lajovic has already proved that he is in great shape. Not many people could have predicted that he will pass the first two rounds with such ease, yet the Serbian tennis player showed that he can be a dangerous opponent.
In his opener, Lajovic outplayed Emil Ruusuvuori (3-6, 6-3, 6-3), and in the second round, he defeated Felix Auger Aliassime in straight sets (7-5, 6-4).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Ruud has played two tie-breaks in his last five matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
More than 9.5 games were played in the first set in 3 of Lajovic's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Lajovic has already peaked at this tournament and got further than most people expected. Lajovic is usually not so fond of hard courts, but in Toronto he showed decent tennis, defeating Auger Aliassime and Ruusuvuori. The chances of him outplaying Ruud, however, are small. The Norwegian is in excellent form, and we suggest playing his victory in the match.
Our prediction - Ruud to win with a handicap (-3)
The only match between these tennis players ended with Ruud's victory in straight sets. Ruud looks great on hard courts, and we believe he will defeat Lajovic with a confident score once again.
Second wager - total under 22 games
