LiontipsRafael Nadal vs Casper Ruud. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 ATP French Open (June 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Rafael Nadal has had a very confident French Open campaign. On the way to his 30th Grand Slam final, the Spaniard defeated the World №1 Novak Djokovic (6-4, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6), Felix Auger-Aliassime (3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3), Botic 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).
In the semifinals, Nadal's opponent Alexander Zverev got a very serious leg injury and couldn't finish the match. Now the King of Clay will attempt to win his 14th Roland Garros title and 22nd Grand Slam title.
For Casper Ruud,this is the first Grand Slam final. He was amazing at the current tournament and celebrated success over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (6-7, 7-6, 6-2, 7-6), Emil Ruusuvuori (6-3, 6-4, 6-2), Lorenzo Sonego (6-2, 6-7, 1-6, 6-4, 6-3), Hubert Hurkacz (6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3), and Holger Rune (6-1, 4-6, 7-6, 6-3).
In his semifinal match, the Norwegian tennis player overcame Marin Cilic (3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2), who had had quite a good tournament, too. Before the French Open, Ruud won the Swiss Open, and his winning streak has reached 10 matches.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Nadal has played 2 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5 games
Ruud has played under 9.5 games in the first period in his last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
There is no doubt that Nadal will do everything possible to win another Grand Slam title. Ruud is on top form, but we don't think he can defeat Nadal at his best. Nadal has huge experience in Grand Slam finals and should win confidently.
Our prediction — handicap (-6) to Nadal
This is the first meeting between the two athletes. Ruud has had a fantastic tournament and will definitely put up a fight, but Nadal will not miss an opportunity to win the 22nd Grand Slam title. Nadal should close Ruud in fewer than 35 games.
Second bet - total under 35 games
