LiontipsThanasi Kokkinakis vs Denis Kudla. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Miami (March 27, 2022).
Command Analysis
Thanasi Kokkinakis started his season with a victory at the 2022 Adelaide International 2. At Adelaide 1, he reached the semifinals. After that, the Australian player didn't have any success. He will be looking to bounce back in Miami.
So far, Kokkinakis has been solid. In the qualifying rounds, he beat Thomas Fabbiano (6-1, 6-3) and Andreas Seppi (6-3, 6-4). In the main draw, Kokkinakis overcame Richard Gasquet (6-4, 6-2) and Diego Schwartzman (4-6, 7-6, 6-4).
Denis Kudla made it back into the ATP Top 100 following his victory at the Phoenix Challenger. In the final of the tournament, he defeated Daniel Altmaier (2-6, 6-2, 6-3). Currently, Kudla is 84th in the ATP ranking.
The American tennis player has carried his momentum from Phoenix to Miami. In the qualifying matches, he defeated Gustavo Heide (6-7, 6-4, 6-3) and Ulises Blanch (7-6, 2-6, 6-3). After that, Kudla ousted Juncheng Shang (6-7, 7-5, 6-4) and Lorenzo Sonego (3-6, 7-6, 6-4).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Kudla has played tie-breaks in his last 4 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 12.5
In 3 of Kudla's last 4 matches, more than 12 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Kokkinakis is considered the favourite in this pair, but we think that Kudla will put up a good fight. The American got hard-fought victories in five of his last six matches. Last year, Kudla beat Kokkinakis in three sets - we expect a similar result today.
Our prediction - total over 21.5 games
Kudla should be able to create problems for the Australian athlete. We will back the underdog in this match and hedge out bet with a handicap.
Second bet - handicap (+4) to Kudla
