LiontipsGael Monfils vs Frances Tiafoe. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Toronto (August 12, 2021).
Command Analysis
Monfils isn't having a great year. He has only scored four victories against ten defeats, but surely his win over John Millman in the first round of the tournament gave him a boost of confidence (3-6, 6-3, 6-4). Monfils can't boast impressive achievements on the current tour, but maybe he will finally live up to his potential in Toronto.
Tiafoegot to the main draw as the lucky loser, yielding in the final qualifying match to Emil Ruusuvuoru (1-6, 4-6). Tiafoe made the best of his second chance and won in the first two rounds with confidence. First, he eliminated Yoshihito Nishioka (6-4, 6-3), and then built on his success in the match against Denis Shapovalov (6-1, 6-4).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
Tiafoe has played only one tie-break in the last five matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
In 3 out of the last 5 matches, Monfils played over 9.5 games in the first set.
Tip and bets
Monfils started off beating Millman in three sets. This is a good sign that the French tennis player might be getting back in shape. However, Monfils still makes serious mistakes: in the recent match, he made nine double faults and lost three serves. Tiafoe, on the contrary, is looking good and will make use of the Frenchman's weaknesses.
Our prediction - Tiafoe to win with a handicap (-2)
Tiafoe goes into this confrontation as the favourite. The American tennis player has been showing great tennis in Toronto. Monfils also must be in good spirits after defeating Millman, yet we don't think he will win a set from Tiafoe. We believe that the American will confidently close his opponent in straight sets.
Second prediction - total under 23 games
