LiontipsKovacevic vs Hijikata. Prediction and bets on the ATP Cincinnati match
Command Analysis
Kovačević defeated Pedro Martinez (4-6, 6-2, 6-4) in the first round of qualifying for the Cincinnati tournament. Alex hit 18 aces, converted three break points, and lost one game on his serve in the match against the Spaniard. This was the American's 17th win on open hard court this season, with ten losses. It should be noted that Kovačević had never played in the main draw in Cincinnati before in his career.
Hijikata broke the resistance of Jaime Angel (6-1, 6-1) in the first round of the Masters qualification in Cincinnati. Rinki made two aces in the match against the Frenchman, converted six break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. For the Australian representative, this was the 13th victory on open hard this season with 13 losses. Let us recall that last week Hijikata successfully passed the qualification in Montreal, but then he lost to Grigor Dimitrov in the second round.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Kovacevic's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.32Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Hijikata's previous 5 matches
1.78Tip and bets
The last two head-to-head encounters between the tennis players were won by Kovacevic. However, we believe that Hijikata is capable of surprising. The Australian representative has gained some momentum and is capable of taking revenge on the American on a hard court that is comfortable for him.
Our prediction is Hijikata's victory with odds of 2.23
Bet on total
Kovačević and Hijikata have met twice this season. Both matches were played in three sets. We expect that the next face-to-face match between the tennis players will also be a "top" one.
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.91
Bet on the first set
Four of Hijikata's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. Rinka's upcoming match against Kovacevic will likely also start with a low first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.92
