LiontipsRichard Gasquet vs Daniil Medvedev. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (August 31, 2021).
Command Analysis
Gasquetcame to New York well-prepared. The Frenchman had a good performance at the Winston-Salem tournament, where he outplayed Yegor Gerasimov (6-7, 6-7) and Daniel Evans (4-6, 6-7). In the quarterfinal match, Gasquet was defeated by Emil Ruusuvori (6-7, 1-6). But at the US Open Gasquet faces second-seeded Medvedev already in the first round, which is a big challenge for the 35-year-old athlete.
Medvedev was the runner-up at the 2019 US Open, and in 2020 he reached the semifinals of the Major. Medvedev really loves playing on the American hard courts and has high expectations of himself at this tournament. The Russian tennis player is in excellent shape at the moment. In mid-August, Medvedev won the Masters in Toronto and reached the semifinals of the tournament in Cincinnati.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Gasquet has played 4 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
Medvedev played under 9.5 games in the first set in 4 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Medvedev should not have any particular difficulties in the match against Gasquet. The last match between these tennis players took place in St. Petersburg last year. In the deciding set, Medvedev won 6-0. We expect Medvedev's confident victory in this matchup.
Our prediction - Medvedev to win with a handicap (-9) games.
This looks like an easy win for Medvedev. He has a huge class advantage and provided Medvedev doesn't make mistakes, Gasquet won't be able to do much against him. We believe that Medvedev will defeat Gasquet in three straight sets.
Second prediction - total under 30 games.
