LiontipsAndrey Rublev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Madrid (May 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Andrey Rublev had two very difficult matches at the current tournament in Madrid. In the opening round, he played three sets against the 20-year-old Jack Draper (2-6, 6-4, 7-5). Then there was an equally tough battle against another British athlete, Daniel Evans. The Russian won on two tie-breaks (7-6, 7-5). Last week, Rublev beat Novak Djokovic (6-2, 6-7, 6-0) in the final of the Serbia Open.
In his usual style,Stefanos Tsitsipas is confident on clay courts. In mid-April, the Greek tennis player won the Masters in Monte Carlo, beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the final (6-3, 7-6). After that, he reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in Barcelona. At the current competion, Tsitsipas got two fairly easy victories over Lucas Pouille (6-3, 6-4) and Grigor Dimitrov (6-3, 6-4).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Rublev played 2 tie-breaks in the last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
In 3 of the last 4 matches of the Greek, no more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
On clay, Tsitsipas holds the advantage over Rublev - the Greek has defeated him twice. Both of Rublev's matches in Madrid were quite tough, while Tsitsipas cruised to the quarterfinals. We predict Tsitsipas' victory in this match.
Our prediction - handicap (-3) to Tsitsipas
The last three meetings between the athletes were quite short. We expect this match to be over quickly, too - Rublev wasn't convincing at the current tournament, and Tsitsipas should be able to close him in two sets.
Second bet - total under 22 games
