LiontipsAslan Karatsev vs Hubert Hurkacz. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Miami (March 28, 2022).
Command Analysis
Aslan Karatsev is in terrible form. After a successful start to the 2022 season and winning the tournament in Sydney, he has been showing poor results. For instance, the Russian made first-round exits in Dubai and Indian Wells. At the current competition in Miami, Karatsev finally got a win - he beat Ugo Humbert in two sets (7-5, 6-2).
Hubert Hurkacz overcame Arthur Rinderknech in his first match at the 2022 Miami Open (7-6, 6-2). We remind you, that the Polish tennis player is the current trophy holder of this tournament. In 2021, he defeated Jannik Sinner in the final (7-6, 6-4).
Last week, Hurkacz made it to the last 16 of the Indian Wells Masters, where he lost to Andrey Rublev (6-7, 4-6).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Karatsev has played 2 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
In 3 of Hurkacz's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
The previous match between the athletes ended in two sets. We expect another short battle here - Karatsev is in poor form and it will be hard for him to keep up with Hurkacz.
Our prediction - total under 23 games
Hurkacz leads the head-to-head at 2-1, and we believe he will get the upper hand in the upcoming match, too.
Second bet - handicap (-3) to Hurkacz
