LiontipsFrances Tiafoe vs Rafael Nadal. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (September 5, 2022).
Command Analysis
Frances Tiafoe confidently reached the fourth round of the US Open. Before the start of the New York Major, the American tennis player delivered good performances in Atlanta and Washington, where he reached the semifinals and quarterfinals, respectively. Tiafoe defeated Marcos Giron, Jason Kubler, and Diego Schwartzman in three sets to reach the last 16 of the current tournament. Last year, Tiafoe lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the US Open round of 16.
Rafael Nadal is the four-times winner of the US Open - he won the tournament in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2019. The Spaniard had a slow start to his campaign but has gained momentum and crushed Richard Gasquet in the previous round, surrendering only six games to the Frenchman. In the first two rounds, Nadal ousted Rink Hijikata and Fabio Fognini. Earlier this year, Nadal won the Australian Open and Roland Garros - he has a total of 22 Grand Slam trophies.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Tiafoe has played 6 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
In 3 of Nadal's last 5 matches, fewer than 10 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Rafa was unimpressive in his first match, but had an excellent performance in the third round. Even though Tiafoe is in great shape, we will back Nadal in the upcoming battle. The Spaniard has defeated Tiafoe on hard before and should have no problems against the American today.
Our prediction - handicap (-6) to Nadal
Previously, these tennis players have met twice, and both matches ended in Nadal's confident victory - he defeated Tiafoe at the Australian Open in three sets and on clay courts of Madrid in two sets. Similarly, we expect the upcoming match to end in Nadal's straight-set win. Take the under.
Second bet - total under 36 games
