LiontipsReilly Opelka vs Kevin Anderson. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 Australian Open (January 17, 2022).
Command Analysis
Reilly Opelka has a power serve which helped him reach the semi-finals in Sydney. In his first matches at Sydney International, the American tennis player defeated Jordan Thompson (6:3, 6:2) and Brandon Nakashima (7:6, 6:2) in straight sets. In the semi-finals, he was ousted by Andy Murray (7:6, 4:6, 4:6). Opelka's best result at the Australian Open is second round. Last year, for instance, he lost to Taylor Fritz at this major.
Kevin Anderson lacks consistency. Last year, the 35-year-old South African managed to win the ATP tournament in Newport, but in general he isn't the same as few years ago. Anderson can boast a huge serve, but that isn't a factor on hard courts. Anderson has played one match in 2022 - he lost to Jaume Munar (4:6, 4:6) at the tournament in Melbourne.
Trends
Ставка1st set: total over 12.5 games
In the last 2 matches of the American, at least 13 games were played in the first set.
Ставка2nd set: Opelka to win
Opelka won the second set in 2 of his last 3 matches.
Tip and bets
In four matches that Opelka played this year, he lost his serve only twice - to Andy Murray. Anderson isn't as powerful as the British player, and we doubt he will be able to put up a fight.
Our prediction - handicap (-3) to Opelka
We think this meeting will be short. If Munar could break Anderson's serve, Opelka will no doubt be able to do the same.
Second wager - total under 42,5 games
