LiontipsNick Kyrgios vs Alex De Minaur. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Montreal (August 11, 2022).
Command Analysis
Nick Kyrgios is in phenomenal shape. After winning the Citi Open, the Australian tennis player is putting up a great performance in Montreal. In the first-round match, he left no chance to Sebastian Baez (6-4, 6-4), then he defeated Daniil Medvedev in three sets (6-7, 6-4, 6-2). Following his recent results, Kyrgios climbed up to 37th place in the ATP ranking, and he may well get into the top-20 in the near future.
Alex De Minaur is enjoying success on hard courts this season. Two weeks ago, he won the Atlanta Open, defeating Jenson Brooksby in the final (6-3, 6-3). Now he is close to reaching the quarterfinals of the Masters in Montreal. His first opponent at the current tournament was Denis Shapovalov, whom he beat on two tie-breaks (7-6, 7-5). In the second round, De Minaur overcame Grigor Dimitrov (7-6, 7-5).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Tie-breaks were played in 4 of Kyrgios' last 6 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 10.5 games
In 3 of the last 5 matches of De Minaur, more than 10 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Kyrgios is determined to win the Canadian Open, and we must admit, he looks very convincing. De Minaur can't boast a very big serve, and his speed won't give him an advantage against Kyrgios. We will be backing the favorite here.
Our prediction — handicap (-3) to Kyrgios
However, we expect De Minaur to put up a fight. He is a strong and uncompromising athlete and should make this difficult for his compatriot. Take the over.
Second prediction — total over 21.5 games
