LiontipsShapovalov - Shelton. Forecast and bets for the ATP Washington match
Command Analysis
Shapovalov beat Miomir Kecmanovic (4-6, 6-4, 6-2) in the third round of the tournament in Washington. Denis served eight aces, converted four break points and lost two games on his serve in the match against the Serb. Earlier, the Canadian beat Adrian Mannarino and Roberto Bautista Agut in the tournament grid. It should be noted that this will be Shapovalov's first quarterfinal this season.
Shelton reached the quarterfinals of the competition in Washington, beating Brandon Nakashima (7-6, 7-6). Ben served 14 aces, converted one break point and lost one game on his serve in the match against his compatriot. In the second round, the American broke the resistance of Radu Albot. It should be noted that the last time Shelton reached the quarterfinals was at the end of June - then he did it at the grass tournament in Mallorca.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Shapovalov's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.18Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has paid off in 3 of Shelton's last 5 matches.
2.37Tip and bets
We believe that Shelton will win the shootout between the two lefties. Ben, let us recall, beat Shapovalov at Wimbledon this season. We expect that he will be able to do the same on the courts of Washington. The American looks better than his opponent this season.
Our prediction is Shelton's victory with odds of 1.89 in BC Melbet
Bet on total
The only face-to-face meeting between the tennis players was played this season at Wimbledon. The players needed five sets to determine the winner in that meeting. We believe that the upcoming match will also be a "top-heavy" one.
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.89 in BC Fonbet
Bet on the first set
Four of Shelton's last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games. We expect Ben's upcoming match against Shapovalov to also start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.82
