LiontipsKaren Khachanov vs Frances Tiafoe. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2023 Australian Open (January 20, 2023).
Command Analysis
Karen Khachanov had some difficulties against Jason Kubler in the second-round match of the current Australian Open, but he managed to overcome the Australian athlete in four sets. In his opener, Khachanov celebrated success over Bernabe Zapata Miralles. And before the start of the major, the Russian player did well at the Adelaide tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals in both.
Frances Tiafoe was excellent during the United Cup. He won five out of five matches, helping the US team win the tournament. At the start of his Australian Major campaign, Tiafoe prevailed over Daniel Altmeier in four sets, and after that, he got a landslide victory over the 17-year-old Chinese qualifier Shang Juncheng.
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
khachanov has played 2 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 Tiafoe's last 5 matches.
Tip and bets
Tiafoe lost two matches against Khachanov, but at the moment he is in fantastic shape, and we believe he can improve his record against the Russian today. We will be backing Frances here, who has been amazing at the start of the tour.
Our prediction - Tiafoe to win
We do not expect an easy win for Tiafoe. Khachanov is an uncomfortable opponent for him, and both previous meetings were won by Khachanov. We recommend taking the over.
Second bet - total over 40 games
