LiontipsFognini vs. Makhach. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Fognini did not play a single match on outdoor hard courts ahead of the US Open. Instead, Fabio played on his specialty clay - at the Challenger in San Marino, he managed to secure a place in the quarterfinals. On outdoor hard courts this season, the Italian has four wins and five losses.
Professional qualities
Fognini doesn't seem to be getting old. The Italian is still as good on his special clay. Fabio may have lost a bit of speed, but the accuracy of his shots has remained the same, as has the power of his forehand.
Current indicators in the tour
Fognini was once ranked ninth in the world, but is now ranked 71st. This season, Fabio has shown his best game on his specialty clay - in early August, he reached the semi-finals in San Marino. During his career, the Italian has won 19 titles, nine of which are ATP categories.
Interesting facts for betting
Fognini has won five of his last eight first-round matches at the New York major.
Current form
Makhach failed the competitions in Montreal and Cincinnati, which took place before the US Open. Tomas left those tournaments after the opening matches. The Czech has 12 wins and eight losses on open hard courts this season.
Professional qualities
Makhach is characterized by playing in the rhythm of the opponent. Tomas knows how to defend and attack well. He has a powerful forehand in his arsenal, which he can use to hit the ball down the line.
Current indicators in the tour
Makhach is currently ranked 39th in the world. This season, Tomas has not won a single trophy, but he has played in one final - he managed to secure a spot in the final at the clay court tournament in Geneva. The Czech has won ten trophies in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
In 7 of Makhach's last 10 matches, the first set was played with fewer than 9.5 games.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Fognini'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 Makhach's 5 previous matches
1.37Tip and bets
Fognini may have lost a bit of his speed in recent years, but his accuracy remains and he can give anyone on the court a hard time. Especially Mahac, who is not showing anything special at the moment.
Our prediction is Fognini's victory with odds of 4.52
Bet on total
We expect a fight in this pair. Based on the latest results of the tennis players, there is a feeling that both are in approximately the same playing condition. In this regard, we bet that the duel between Fognini and Makhac will go beyond three sets.
The second betting tip is total over 34 games for odds of 1.91
Bet on the first set
Four of Makhach's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We believe that the upcoming match between Tomas and Fognini will also start with a low-scoring first set.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.22
