LiontipsFrancisco Cerundolo vs Casper Ruud. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Miami (April 1, 2022).
Command Analysis
Francisco Cerundolo is the biggest sensation of the Miami Open. Just two weeks ago, he had no victories at the ATP tournaments, but now he is in the semifinals of the Masters. Over the last week, the 23-year-old Argentine has defeated Tallon Griekspoor (7-5, 4-6, 6-3), Gael Monfils (6-2, 6-3), and Frances Tiafoe (6-7, 7-6, 6-2). He also passed Reilly Opelka and Jannik Sinner due to their withdrawal from the competition.
Casper Ruud is on top form. He confidently outplayed Henri Laaksonen (6-1, 6-2), Alexander Bublik (6-3, 6-2) and Cameron Norrie (6-3, 6-4) in straight sets. In the quarterfinal match, the Norwegian athlete celebrated success over the World №4 Alexander Zverev (6-3, 1-6, 6-3).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Cerundolo has played 2 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
In 4 of Ruud's last 5 matches, fewer than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Cerundolohas been exceptionally lucky at the current tournament and made it to the semifinals of the ATP 1000 tournament for the first time in his career. He demonstrated high-quality performance against such players as Monfils and Tiafoe, however, we do not think the Argentine will overcome Casper Ruud. The Norwegian is head and shoulders above his opponent and should get a win here.
Our prediction - handicap (-4.5) to Ruud
Ruud is the favourite in this pair. We believe he will get a confident victory in two straight sets and progress to the final.
Second bet - total under 22 games
