LiontipsNovak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Madrid (May 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Novak Djokovic has played only one match in Madrid so far. In his opener, the Serbian tennis player ousted Gael Monfils (6-2, 6-3). Then he was supposed to face Andy Murray, but the Briton withdrew from the competition due to illness. Djokovic has won the Madrid Open three times in his career, most recently in 2019. Three years ago, he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final match.
Hubert Hurkacz is having a decent season and has looked good on clay. The Polish athlete reached the quarterfinals in Monte Carlo and now in Madrid. His first two matches in the Spanish capital were quite tough. Hurkacz dropped sets against Hugo Dellien (7-5. 6-7, 6-3) and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (6-4, 4-6, 7-6), but in the round of 16 he managed to close Dusan Lajovic in two straight sets (7-5, 6-3).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
There were no tie-breaks in 3 of the last 4 matches of Djokovic.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In the last 3 matches of Hurkacz, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Hurkacz won a set in each of the last two head-to-head matches, but in general, Djokovic is just a much stronger player. The Serb looked great against Monfils and should get a landslide victory over Hurkacz, too.
Our prediction - handicap (-3.5) to Djokovic
In the last two meetings, the athletes exchanged sets. We wouldn't be surprised if that happened again, since Hurkacz is in great shape. We suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 20.5 games
