LiontipsMatteo Berrettini vs Casper Ruud. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (September 6, 2022).
Command Analysis
Matteo Berrettini has reached the US Open quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. In the first round, he easily outplayed Nicolas Jarry in three sets. In the following matches, he had closer fights against Hugo Grenier and Andy Murray. In the last 16, Berrettini prevailed over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in five sets.
Casper Ruud also had one tough fight at the current tournament - he needed five sets to defeat Tommy Paul. All of his other matches were much easier. The Norwegian closed Kyle Edmund in straight sets before beating Tim van Rijthoven. In the round of 16, Ruud celebrated success over Corentin Moutet. Earlier this year, Ruud was the runner-up at Roland Garros.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
In the last 5 matches, Ruud played 4 tie-breaks.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set in 3 of Berrettini's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Berrettini is the underdog in this pair, but he won the only match between the players that was held on hard. We will give him a slight edge in this battle - he in general looks more confident on hard courts.
Our prediction - Berrettini to win
The opponents met in Gstaad earlier this year, and Ruud won that match in three sets. We expect another close battle in the upcoming quarterfinal and suggest taking the over here.
Second prediction - total over 39 games
