LiontipsCarlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Umag (July 31, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia started his 2022 Croatia Open campaign with a confident victory over Norbet Gombos (6-2, 6-3). In the following round, he made short work of Facundo Bagnis (6-0, 6-4). Giulio Zeppieri put up a good fight against the Spaniard in the semifinals - after winning the first set on a tie-break, Alcaraz surrended the second one to Zeppieri. Defending champion Alcaraz advanced to the final with a three-set win (7-5, 4-6, 6-3).
Jannik Sinner hasn't dropped a single set on his way to the final. He celebrated success over Jaume Munar (6-4, 6-4), Roberto Carballes Baena (6-4, 7-6), and Franco Agamenone (6-1, 6-3). Sinner is on top form and is hoping to win his first title of the current season in Croatia. Before the tournament in Umag, Sinner appeared at Wimbledon, where he reached the quarterfinals and was eventually stopped by Novak Djokovic.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Alcaraz played 2 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 3 of Sinner's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in first sets.
Tip and bets
Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion of the Croatia Open. No doubt, he will do everything he can to win the title again, but his opponent is in amazing shape and has recently defeated Alcaraz at Wimbledon. We will be backing the Italian player in this pair.
Our prediction - Sinner to win
The opponents have met three times, and all three of the matches between them were quite long. We predict another close battle and suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 22 games
