LiontipsStefanos Tsitsipas vs John Isner. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Cincinnati (August 19, 2022).
Command Analysis
This has been a rough season for the Greek. Last week, Stefanos Tsitsipas made a second-round exit at the Canadian Open consequent to his defeat to Jack Draper. A bit earlier, he lost in the 3rd round of Wimbledon. However, Tsitsipas has been doing well in Cincinnati so far. In his opener, the Greek left no chance to Filip Krajinovic (6-4, 6-3). Then, he beat Diego Schwartzman (6-3, 6-3).
John Isner lacks consistency, and he finished his last seven matches in three sets. The American tennis player has already played three matches in Cincinnati. In the opening round, he celebrated success over Benjamin Bonzi, and after that, Isner defeated Hubert Hurkacz. In the last 16, his opponent was Sebastian Korda. Isner needed two tie-breaks to defeat his compatriot.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Isner played tie-breaks in 4 of his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total over 12.5
Over 12.5 games were played in the first sets in 4 of Isner's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Most of the meetings between Tsitsipas and Isner were quite long. The American has a huge serve, which is a challenge for any opponent, even Tsitsipas. The courts in Cincinnati are fast, so Isner will rely on his serve a lot. Take the over.
Our prediction - total over 23.5 games
In 2020, these tennis players met in Cincinnati. Back then, Tsitsipas beat Isner on two tie-breaks. Considering Isner's performance in the previous matches, we doubt that the favorite will get an easy win.
Second prediction - handicap (+3) to Isner
