LiontipsRoberto Bautista Agut vs Borna Coric. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cincinnati (18 August, 2022).
Command Analysis
Roberto Bautista Agut started his Cincinnati campaign with a tough win over Francisco Cerundolo. He defeated the Argentine in three sets (6-7, 6-4, 6-2). After that, there was a more confident victory over Marcos Giron (6-3, 6-3). The best result of Bautista Agut in Cincinnati is the quarterfinals in 2019. The Spanish tennis player has already won two trophies this season, in Doha and in Kitzbühel.
Borna Coric created the main sensation of the Cincinnati Masters in the second round of the tournament - he defeated Rafael Nadal in three sets (7-6, 4-6, 6-3). Before that, the Croatian player celebrated success over Lorenzo Musetti (7-6, 6-3). In June, Coric won the Challenger in Parma. He beat Elias Ymer in straight sets (7-6, 6-0) to win the trophy.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Bautista Agut played 4 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 3 of Coric's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Coric defeated Nadal in the last round and is feeling very confident about himself at the moment. Nevertheless, we believe that Bautista Agut will win the upcoming match. The Spaniard has been playing really well this season, and he should have no problems against the Croatian athlete.
Our prediction - handicap (-2) Bautista Agut
The previous meetings between these tennis players were short, but this time we will probably see a close battle. Coric is on top form and will not surrender without a fight.
Second prediction - total over 22 games
