LiontipsNovak Djokovic vs Matteo Berrettini. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (September 8, 2021).
Command Analysis
Djokovic doesn't look entirely convincing, but we can't say he is out of shape. It just seems that he hasn't put a lot of effort into his performance. This is good for saving energy and brings the needed results anyway. At the start of the current competition, the Serb outplayed Holger Rune (6-1, 6-7, 6-2, 6-1). Then he eliminated Tallon Griekspoor (6-2, 6-3, 6-2), Kei Nishikori (6-7, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2), and Jenson Brooksby (1-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2).
Berrettinialso experienced some difficulties on his way to the US Open quarterfinals. The Italian player is not in optimal form: at the start of the year, he was showing much better tennis than now. Nevertheless, this did not stop him from reaching the quarterfinals of the Major. Berrettini eliminated Jeremy Chardy (7-6, 7-6, 6-3), Corentin Moutet (7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3), Ilya Ivashka (6-7, 6-2, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3) and Oscar Otte (6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2) from the tournament.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Berrettini has played 5 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Djokovic played under 9.5 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Djokovic lost three sets in four matches at this US Open. He doesn’t look as invincible as he usually does, and we expect the Serbian tennis player to have some problems in this match. In the last two head-to-head meetings, Berrettini won a set against Djokovic. We think that he will be able to do this again.
Our prediction -handicap (+7) to Berrettini.
The opponents have met twice this year, both times at the Grand Slam tournaments. The matches at Roland Garros and Wimbledon were quite long, and we believe that this meeting will be no different. We suggest betting on the total over.
Second wager -total over 33 games.
