LiontipsPurcell vs Paul. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Purcell was stronger than Aleksandar Vukic (7-5, 6-4, 6-3) in the first round of the US Open. In the match against his compatriot, Max served nine aces, converted four break points and lost one game on his serve. For the Australian, this was his tenth victory on open hard courts this season, with 16 losses.
Professional qualities
Purcell is a good doubles player who managed to win Wimbledon in 2022. Max has nothing to brag about in singles. He has a good serve in his arsenal - unfortunately, he can’t offer anything else to his opponents.
Current indicators in the tour
Purcell is close to leaving the top 100 of the world rankings - the Australian is currently in 97th place. Max demonstrated his best result this season on grass - in June he managed to reach the final at the tournament in Eastbourne. During his career, it should be noted, the Australian has won nine titles.
Interesting facts for betting
Purcell has lost his last six matches against top-20 players on hard courts.
Current form
Paul advanced to the second round of the US Open, beating Lorenzo Sonego (6-4, 6-2, 5-7, 6-2). Tommy served eight aces, converted six break points and lost two games on his serve during the match against the Italian. The American has 12 wins on open hard courts this season, with eight losses.
Professional qualities
Paul has transformed beyond recognition over the past year. The American has made tennis the cornerstone of his life, which has immediately begun to bring him results - he has won two ATP titles this season. The American is undoubtedly talented - he has a powerful serve, a cool forehand and an equally cool two-handed backhand.
Current indicators in the tour
Paul is ranked 14th in the world. The American has quite a few good results this season, including a victory at an indoor tournament in Dallas and a victory at a grass-court tournament in Queens. Tommy has won three ATP titles in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Four of Paul's last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games played in the second set.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Purcell's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.21Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has paid off in 3 of Paul's last 5 matches
2.05Tip and bets
How can Purcell surprise Paul? Only with his serve. In other aspects of the game, Max is noticeably inferior to the American. If Tommy can quickly get used to the Australian's serve, the match will not last long.
Our prediction is Paul's victory with a handicap of (-7) games at odds of 1.83
Bet on total
Purcell has a good first serve, but we don't think it will be a challenge for Paul, who has been showing good return game this season. We expect this match to be a quick one.
The second betting tip is total under 33 games with odds of 1.91
Bet on the first set
Three of Paul's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We expect Tommy's upcoming match against Purcell to also start with a low first set.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.27
