LiontipsReilly Opelka vs Lloyd Harris. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (September 6, 2021).
Command Analysis
Opelka has significantly improved his performance compared to the beginning of the year. Opelka has won nine matches over the past month, was the runner-up at the Masters in Toronto, and even earned the nickname «the new Isner.» He has climbed to the 24th line in the ATP world rankings. Opelka has not yet lost a single set at the US Open. He beat Soonwoo Kwon, Lorenzo Musetti, and Nikoloz Basilashvili in three sets and he only played three tie-breaks during his campaign.
Harris has had a decent season. At the beginning of the year, the South African played in the final of the tournament in Dubai. After that, he disappeared for a while, but he shines once again on the hard courts of America. Harris is on a good run at the US Open. He had some problems in the first round against Karen Khachanov. Harris needed five sets to defeat the Russian athlete. But he ousted his other opponents, Ernesto Escobedo and Denis Shapovalov, in three straight sets.
Trends
Ставка2nd set: total under 10,5 games
In 4 of Opelka's last 5 matches, less than 10 games were played in the second set.
Ставка1st set: total over 12,5 games
In the last five matches of Opelka, at least 12 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Opelka defeated Harris in Toronto. Opelka won on two tie-breaks, but Harris looked more interesting in the rallies. Harris won eight breakpoints, and Opelka - only two. We believe that the South African tennis player can level the score in the head-to-head. He is less reliant on his serves and has shown more determination in the rallies.
Our prediction - Harris to win.
Opelka and Harris played the maximum number of sets in their head-to-head meeting. We believe that they will overcome the total in this fixture, given the style of the opponents.
Second prediction - total over 42.5 games.
