LiontipsRafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Indian Wells (March 20, 2022).
Command Analysis
Rafael Nadalhas had a difficult campaign at the current tournament, but despite all problems, he made it to the final. Nadal has won 21 matches since the start of 2022 and hasn't yet tasted defeat.
In Indian Wells, the Spaniard celebrated success over Sebastian Korda (6-2, 1-6, 7-6), Danie Evans (7-5, 6-3), Reilly Opelka (7-6, 7-6), Nick Kyrgios (7-6, 5-7, 6-4), and Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (6-4, 4-6, 6-3). He has won the Masters in Indian Wells three times in his career.
For Taylor Fritz, this is the first final in Indian Wells. Last year, he weas knocked out in the semifinals. In his current campaign, the American defeated Kamil Majchrzak (6-1, 6-1), Jaume Munar (6-4, 2-6, 7-6), Alex De Minaur (3-6, 6-4, 7-5), Miomir Kecmanovic (7-6, 3-6, 6-1) and Andrey Rublev (7-5, 6-4), thus ending the Russian's 13-matches winning streak.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Nadal has played 3 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
In 3 of Fritz's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Nadal won his only match against Fritz in straight sets. We are predicting another victory for the Spanish athlete, who is in fantastic form and seems unstoppable.
Our prediction - handicap(-3.5) to Nadal
Fritz and Nadal first faced off at the Mexican Open in 2020. Back then, Nadal won in two sets. We believe that their meeting in the final of the Indian Wells Masters will also end quickly and suggest taking the under.
Second bet - total under 22 games
