LiontipsSkatov vs. Hurkacz. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
For the first time this season, Skatov managed to get into the main draw of the Major. Before that, he could have done something similar at Wimbledon, but lost to Chris Garin in the decisive match. This time, the representative of Kazakhstan did not allow any misfires. He removed Facundo Bagnis, Beibit Zhukaev and Billy Harris from his path one by one.
Professional qualities
Skatov is a rather cautious tennis player. The representative of Kazakhstan does not like to take risks and plays the ball until the right hit. This tactic does not always bring success, but Timofey does not want to change anything for now.
Current indicators in the tour
Skatov's best result in his career is considered to be 123rd place in the ATP ranking. However, he is now too far from it and is located in 188th place. It will not be so easy to improve the result, because Timofey has lost 6 out of 11 matches on open hard.
Interesting facts for betting
Skatov barely made it through the qualification. All of the Kazakhstani representative's matches ended in three sets. Of course, there was a bit of luck involved.
Current form
Hurkacz performed well in two Masters tournaments - in Montreal and Cincinnati. In each tournament, the Polish representative reached the quarterfinals. In the first case, he lost to Alexei Popyrin, and in the second - to Francis Tiafoe.
Professional qualities
Hurkacz has one of the strongest serves on the tour. Thanks to this component of the game, the representative of Poland scores the lion's share of points. However, in rallies, Hubert also looks confident and can boast a large variety of shots.
Current indicators in the tour
Hubert continues to be one of the best tennis players on tour. He is currently ranked seventh in the ATP rankings. The Polish representative has been particularly successful in 2024 on open hard courts, where he has 15 wins in 23 matches.
Interesting facts for betting
In the four previous US Opens, Hurkacz has cleared the first round but dropped out in the second. It is not clear what this is connected with, but the Pole has not been convincing in this tournament.
Trends
Total over 3.5 sets bet
In 5 of Hurkacz's last 6 matches there were exchanges of sets
1.68Bet 1st set: total under 9.5 games
In 4 of the Pole's last 5 matches, the first set did not go past 9 games
1.68Tip and bets
Skatov should not be a problem for Hurkacz, as he is too straightforward a player. Timofey does not sharpen the game, and without this it is unlikely that he will be able to create problems for Hurkacz. In the qualification, he did not look his best and won it thanks to luck. In the main draw, everything should end for the representative of Kazakhstan.
Our prediction is Hurkacz with a handicap of (-6.5) games for 1.83
Bet on total
Hurkacz's recent matches have been drawn out, but that should all change now. Skatov is not the kind of tennis player who can make the Pole's life as difficult as possible.
Betting Tip - total under 35.5 games for 1.79
Tiebreak bet
It is unlikely that Hurkacz will give Skatov many opportunities. We doubt that he will allow his opponent to hold out until the tie-break in at least one of the games.
Betting Tip - tie-break - no for 1.65
