LiontipsMedjedovic vs Ajdukovic. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Medjedovic won the first round of US Open qualification against Oriol Roca Batalha (2-6, 6-4, 6-2). Hamad hit seven aces, converted three break points and lost two games on his serve in the match against the Spaniard. For the Serb, this was his third victory on open hard courts this season, with four losses.
Professional qualities
Clay is considered Medjedovic's main surface. However, Hamad also manages to demonstrate good tennis on hard. He manages to do this thanks to his good movement on the court and a well-placed forehand.
Current indicators in the tour
Medjedovic is ranked 137th in the world. Hamad has no significant achievements this season. The Serb demonstrated a good game on clay - at the Masters in Rome, he reached the third round from the qualification, and at the Challenger in Salzburg, Medjedovic managed to reach the quarterfinals. Hamad has won eight trophies in his career, one of which is ATP.
Interesting facts for betting
Medjedovic failed to qualify for the US Open last season.
Current form
Ajdukovic beat Dino Prizmic (6-2, 6-4) in the first round of US Open qualification. In the match against his compatriot, Duge served five aces, converted four break points and lost one game on his serve. For the Croatian, this was his seventh victory on open hard courts this season, with eight losses.
Professional qualities
Ajdukovic prefers to play on soft surfaces. On clay last season, the Croatian even managed to take a set from Rafael Nadal. Duzhe has a good forehand in his arsenal. And his main weapon is a viscous game and a fight for every ball.
Current indicators in the tour
Ajdukovic is ranked 135th in the world. This season, Duse played in one final – he reached the decisive match at an indoor tournament in Quimper. In addition, in July, the Croatian reached the semifinals of a major clay tournament in Bastad from the qualifying round. Ajdukovic has won nine trophies in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
On open hard courts, 4 of Ajdukovic's last 5 matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the second set.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Medjedovic's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.31Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 4 of Ajdukovich's 5 previous matches
1.71Tip and bets
Medjedovic looks a little better than Ajdukovic this season. The Serb is demonstrating perhaps his best tennis in his career this year. Hamad is ready for high-level competition. We believe that he will emerge victorious from this pair.
Our prediction is a victory for Medjedovic with a handicap of (-2) games at odds of 1.85
Bet on total
We believe that Medjedovic will win this match, but we do not think that it will be easy. After all, the Serb will be up against the tenacious Ajdukovic. We expect this match to last for three sets.
The second betting tip is total over 22 games for odds of 1.84
Bet on the first set
Four of Ajdukovic's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We expect the upcoming Duže vs. Medjedović match to also start with a low-scoring first set.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.33
