LiontipsHurkacz vs Basilashvili. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cup (January 3, 2022).
Command Analysis
In his first match at the ATP Cup, Hubert Hurkaczwas supposed to play against Stefanos Tsitsipas, but the Greek athlete withdrew from the match due to his old elbow injury. Instead of Tsitsipas, Hurkacz faced Aristotelis Thanos. Predictably, the experienced Polish player defeated the young Greek in less than an hour with a confident score of 6-1, 6-2.
Nikoloz Basilashvili, on the other hand, lost his first match at the current tournament. The Georgian athlete took only three games in his duel against Diego Schwartzman (1-6, 2-6). Basilashvili didn't look ready for the new tour, and we are not convinced he will be able to help his national team at the ATP Cup or deliver a successful performance at the Australian Open.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Hurkacz played 2 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
In 3 of the last 5 matches of Basilashvili, under 9.5 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Basilashvili failed his first match at the ATP Cup and will try to redeem himself in the upcoming fixture. Basilashvili has played against Hurkacz on hard before, and he put up a good fight. We expect a close match and suggest betting on the total over.
Our prediction - total over 22 games
The only match between these two players was very close, and we are predicting an intense confrontation today, too. We think that the Georgian player will be more motivated to win and suggest playing his victory with a positive handicap.
Second wager - handicap (+4) to Basilashvili
