LiontipsNikoloz Basilashvili vs Reilly Opelka. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (September 4, 2021).
Command Analysis
Basilashvili is having an easy run at the current US Open. The Georgian tennis player quite easily reached the third round of the tournament. He walked over Sebastian Korda, who withdrew from the first-round match due to an injury. And in the second round, Basilashvili defeated Maxime Cressy (7-6, 6-3, 7-5), who had previously knocked Pablo Carreno Busta out of the tournament.
Opelka has carried his momentum from the Masters in Toronto, where he reached the final. He continues to churn out victories at the US Open. Opelka has not lost a single set yet. In the first round, he ousted Soonwoo Kwon (7-6, 6-4, 6-4), and in the following match, he outplayed Lorenzo Musetti (7-6, 7-5, 6-4). Opelka as usual relies on his power serve, but he also noticeably improved his game at the baseline.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Opelka has played 5 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9,5 games
Basilashvili played over 9,5 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Opelka is the big favourite and he really looks fantastic. He has significantly improved his game this year. At the recent Masters in Toronto, he defeated Kyrgios, Bautista Agut, and Tsitsipas. We believe that he will be able to win over Basilashvili without any problems.
Our prediction - handicap (-3) to Opelka.
Opelka won both of his US Open matches in three straight sets. We believe he can do it again in this fixture. He is enjoying his power serve and acts confidently at the baseline. We predict that the American will close his opponent in under 42games.
Second prediction - total under 42 games.
