LiontipsShelton vs. Thiem. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Shelton warmed up well in the run-up to the US Open at tournaments in Washington and Cincinnati. At the first, he reached the semifinals, at the second, he played in the quarterfinals. On open hard courts, Ben has 16 wins and ten losses this season.
Professional qualities
Shelton is one of the most exciting young players on the men's tour. Ben attracts attention with his athleticism, aggressive style of play and powerful shots. His strengths include a good powerful serve, which often poses a problem for opponents, as well as an effective baseline game, where he uses his speed and physical strength to dominate rallies. The American has a good sense of the court and can quickly adapt to different playing styles of his opponents. He is confident in himself, which is often reflected in his decisive and bold actions on the court.
Current indicators in the tour
Shelton is ranked 13th in the world. This is his highest position. This season, Ben has won one trophy - he won the competition in Houston on clay in April. The American has won two ATP titles.
Interesting facts for betting
Shelton will have to defend last year's semi-final at the US Open.
Current form
Thiem has played only six matches on open hard courts this season - three wins and three losses. Dominic has not reached any tournament beyond the second round this year.
Professional qualities
Thiem's signature game is a powerful and aggressive baseline game that includes a high-spin forehand. He is known for his strong serves and long-lasting consistency, making him a dangerous opponent on any surface. However, the Austrian has struggled since a wrist injury in 2021 and is currently far from his former form.
Current indicators in the tour
Thiem is currently ranked 210th in the world, although he was once ranked number three in the world. Dominic has won 17 ATP titles in his career, including the 2020 US Open.
Interesting facts for betting
Tim has not reached further than the second round in any tournament this season.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Shelton's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.23Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Tim's previous 5 matches
1.75Tip and bets
Thiem hasn't shown anything this season. Dominik is ending his career, and this US Open will be his last tournament. We don't think there will be any sensation in the upcoming match, since the Austrian has been performing extremely poorly this year.
Our prediction is Shelton's victory with a handicap of (-7) games at odds of 1.97
Bet on total
The only face-to-face meeting between the tennis players was played in two sets. Most likely, the upcoming face-to-face match between Shelton and Thiem will also be a "low-scoring" one.
The second betting tip is total under 33 games with odds of 1.93
Bet on the first set
In Thiem's last five matches, the first set was played with fewer than 9.5 games. We expect Dominic's upcoming match against Shelton to also start with a "low" first set.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.67
