LiontipsDenis Kudla vs Reilly Opelka. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Washington (August 3, 2022).
Command Analysis
Denis Kudla played 46 matches in 2022. The American athlete won 24 of them and returned to the top-100 of the ATP ranking. At the moment, Kudla is ranked 82nd.He was up against Michael Mmoh in the first round of the Citi Open. The match was close, and Kudla needed three sets to overcome his compatriot (1-6, 6-3, 6-4).
Reilly Opelka did very well on hard courts at the start of the tour. For example, he secured a runner-up finish in Delray Beach and won his third career title at the Dallas Open. Several months ago, Opelka suffered an injury. He wasn't ready to return to the tour last week, and we are not convinced he has fully recovered now.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Tie-breaks were played in 4 of Opelka's last 6 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 8.5 games
In 3 of Kudla's last 5 matches, no more than 8 games were played in first sets.
Tip and bets
Opelka leads the head-to-head - he has defeated Kudla twice. Even though he didn't have much practice recently, his huge serve should help him overcome his compatriot.
Our prediction — handicap (-2) to Opelka
Opelka's matches are usually long, and we suggest you take the over here.
Second prediction — total over 22.5 games
