LiontipsHubert Hurkacz vs Denis Shapovalov. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2023 Australian Open (January 20, 2023).
Command Analysis
Hubert Hurkacz participated in the United Cup and won two out of four matches - at the group stage, he defeated Alexander Bublik and Stan Wawrinka. In the first-round match of the Australian Open, the Polish athlete got a three-set victory over Pedro Martinez. After that, he had a very difficult battle with Lorenzo Sonego. Hurkacz prevailed in five sets.
Denis Shapovalov dropped a set in his opener against Dusan Lajovic, but in the second round he got a confident three-set victory over Taro Daniel. Before the start of the major, the Canadian tennis player reached the quarterfinals in Adelaide. Last year, Shapovalov lost to Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Hurkacz has played 5 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Fewer than 10 games were played in the first set in 3 of Shapovalov's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Hurkacz confidently leads the head-to-head at 3-1. The Polish player is the favourite to win in this pair, he is always grea ton hard courts. This year, Hurkacz has already defeated Bublik and Wawrinka, and we think that Shapovalov won't be able to create problems for him.
Our prediction - Hurkacz to win
The opponents have met four times, and the last three meeting ended in straight sets. We predict another short encounter and recommend taking the under - Hurkacz knows too well how to play against Shapovalov.
Second bet - total under 41 games
