LiontipsCarlos Alcaraz vs Frances Tiafoe. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP US Open (September 9, 2022).
Command Analysis
Carlos Alcaraz was up against Jannik Sinner in the US Open quarterfinals. He needed five sets to overcome the Italian athlete (6-3, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3). Before that, the young Spanish star celebrated success over Sebastian Baez, Federico Coria, Jenson Brooksby, and Marin Cilic. This is Alcaraz's maiden Grand Slam semifinal.
Frances Tiafoe dropped only one set at the current tournament. This happened in his 4th-round match against Rafael Nadal (6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3). In other rounds, Tiafoe recorded straight-set victories over Marcos Giron, Jason Kubler, Diego Schwartzman, and Andrey Rublev. Before the New York Major, Tiafoe reached the semifinals in Atlanta and played in the quarterfinals of the Citi Open.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Tiafoe played 6 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
In 3 of Alcaraz's last 5 matches, no more than 9 games were played in the first set.
Tip and bets
Tiafoe is on top form. He surrendered only one set at the current US Open. Moreover, the American has defeated Alcaraz in both head-to-head matches. We believe, Tiafoe has a better chance to reach the final.
Our prediction - Tiafoe to win
The stakes are high, and we doubt this will be an easy match for either athlete. Both Tiafoe and Alcaraz are in excellent shape and will fight fiercely for a spot in the US Open final. We predict a close match and suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 38 games
