LiontipsKaren Khachanov vs Stefanos Tsitsipas. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2023 ATP Australian Open (January 27, 2023).
Command Analysis
Karen Khachanov made it to the second consecutive Grand Slam semifinal. Last year, he reached the last four at the US Open. After defeating Bernabe Zapata Miralles, Jason Kubler, Frances Tiafoe, and Yoshihito Nishioka in the first rounds of the current major, the Russian athlete celebrated success over Sebastian Korda. Korda lost the first two sets and then withdrew from the match due to a wrist injury.
Stefanos Tsitsipas defended his 2021 Australian Open result. This is his third Melbourne Major semifinal in a row. To reach the last four, the Greek tennis player defeated Jiri Lehecka in the quarterfinals. Before that, he overcame Quentin Halys, Rinky Hijikata, Tallor Griekspoor, and Jannik Sinner. To beat Sinner, Tsitsipas needed five sets.
Trends
Ставка Tie-break - yes
In the last 5 matches, Khachanov played 4 tie-breaks.
Ставка 1st set: total under 9.5
4 of Tsitsipas' last 5 matches had under 9.5 games in the first set.
Tip and bets
Khachanov is demonstrating his best performance at the current major. We believe, he can make it into the final. In the last two matches, the Russian dropped his serve only twice. There is a good chance he can get the upper hand over Tsitsipas.
Our prediction - Khachanov to win
We do not expect a short match here. The last meeting between Tsitsipas and Khachanov was quite long, and we think this will be other close battle. Take the over.
Second prediction - total over 39 games
