LiontipsRafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 ATP French Open (June 3, 2022).
Command Analysis
Despite unsuccessful performance on the eve of the French Open and a rib fracture he suffered in March, Rafael Nadal came to Paris as one of the main favorites to win the Major. The King of Clay is not the same he was a few years ago, but he remains one of thebest players in the tour, especially on clay.
Earlier in this tournament, Nadal celebrated success over Felix Auger-Aliassime (3-6, 6 -3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3), Botick Van de Zandschulp (6-3, 6-2, 6-4), Corentin Moutet (6-3, 6-1, 6-4) and Jordan Thompson (6-2, 6-2, 6-2). He ousted Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals (6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6).
Alexander Zverev hasn't had a particularly good season, but he has done well in the current tournament. The German tennis played closed Sebastian Offner (6-2, 6-4, 6-4), Brandon Nakashima (7-6, 6-3, 7-6), and Bernabe Zapata Miralles (7-6, 7-5, 6-3) in straight sets.
His most difficult match was against Sebastian Baez (2-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-2, 7-5) in the second round. In the last eight, Zverev defeated Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (6-4, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6), one of the favorites to win the Major.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - no
Nadal has played only one tie-break in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 3 of Zverev's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
After ousting Djokovic, Nadal will do anything necessary to win his 14th Roland Garros title and 22nd Grand Slam title, so we will likely see his best performance in the upcoming match. We will be backing the King of Clay here.
Our prediction - handicap (-5) to Nadal
The athletes met twice last year and neither of those matches lasted long; we expect the upcoming fight to be over after three sets, too. Nadal is in great shape and should overcome Zverev with confidence.
Second prediction - total under 37 games
