LiontipsAndrey Rublev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas. Prediction and Betting Tips for ATP Astana (October 8, 2022).
Command Analysis
Andrey Rublev is having a great tournament. He hasn't dropped a set in Astana. To reach the semifinals, Rublev defeated Laslo Djere (6-4, 6-3), Zhang Zhizhen (6-3, 6-2), and Adrian Mannarino (6-1, 6-2). Earlier this season, the Russian has won three trophies. At the beginning of the tour, he won the tournament in Marseille. Then he celebrated success in Dubai and in Belgrade.
Stefanos Tsitsipas is having a smooth campaign, too. He also won all of his matches in Astana in two sets. In the first round, the Greek player closed Mikhail Kukushkin (6-3, 6-4). Then he need two tie-breaks to overcome Luca Nardi. In the quarterfinal, Tsitsipas prevailed over Hubert Hurkacz (7-6, 6-3). Tsitsipas won two trophies in 2022, in Monte Carlo and in Mallorca.
Trends
Ставка1st set: total over 9.5
In 3 of Rublev's last 5 matches, more than 9 games were played in the first set.
СтавкаTie-break - yes
In the last 5 matches, Tsitsipas played 4 tie-breaks.
Tip and bets
Rublev's record on open hard this season is excellent - ten wins against one defeat. He also won the indoor tournament in Marseille this year and defeated Tsitsipas in their previous head-to-head match. We will be backing Rublev in this pair.
Our prediction - Rublev to win
Both athletes are in great shape, so we expect an exciting and close match and suggest taking the over.
Second prediction - total over 23 games
