LiontipsJordan Thompson vs Reilly Opelka. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Sydney (January 12, 2022).
Command Analysis
Jordan Thompson played two three-set matches at the tournament in Melbourne last week. He defeated Christopher O'Connell (1-6, 7-5, 6-4), and then was ousted by Emil Ruusuvuori (6-7, 7-5, 3-6). In Sydney, the Australian tennis player started with a convincing victory over Marcos Giron in the first round (6-4, 6-2).
Reilly Opelka also played in Melbourne last week, where he delivered his usual performance with a large number of aces and two tie-breaks per match. Opelka's opponent was Maxime Cressy, who plays a very similar type of tennis. The opponents spent about three hours on the court, and the outcome of the meeting was decided in a tie-break in the third set - Cressy was more consistent on his serve and edged a win (4-6, 7-6, 7-6).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
Thompson didn't play tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
Opelka played fewer than 9 games in the first set in 3 of his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Reilly Opelka is in poor shape and we think that Thompson can defeat him in the upcoming match, especially since he has done that before.
Our prediction - Thompson to win
Matches with Opelka's participation usually are quite long and intense, and we suggest playing the total over here.
Second wager - total over 23 games
