LiontipsEtcheverry vs Zverev. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Etcheverry beat Francisco Cerundolo (6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3) in the second round of the US Open. Thomas hit 23 aces, converted five break points and lost five games on his serve in the match against his compatriot. For the Argentine, this was the sixth victory on open hard courts this season with seven losses. Recall that in the first round, Etcheverry beat Giovanni Mpeshi.
Professional qualities
Etcheverry is a specialist clay court player. It was on this surface that Thomas played in one final this year. The Argentine feels great playing on the back line and also has a good first serve in his arsenal.
Current indicators in the tour
Etcheverry is 33rd in the world. The Argentine once held the 27th place in the world ranking. This season, Thomas has not won a single title, but he has played in one final - he reached the decisive match at the clay tournament in Lyon. Etcheverry has won eight trophies in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Etcheverry has a negative win-loss record on outdoor hard courts this season, with six wins and seven losses.
Current form
Zverev defeated Alexander Muller in the second round of the US Open (6-4, 7-6, 6-1). In the confrontation with the Frenchman, Alexander served 15 aces, converted four break points and lost one game on his serve. For the German, this was the 25th victory on open hard courts this season with eight losses. In the first round, Zverev beat Maximilian Marterer.
Professional qualities
Zverev has been remarkably consistent this season. Alexander is in perfect shape this year - he won the Masters in Rome and played in the final of Roland Garros for the first time in his career.
Current indicators in the tour
Zverev is having a great season. This year, Alexander won the clay Masters in Rome and played two more finals - at Roland Garros and in Hamburg. Now, let us recall, the German is in 4th place in the world rankings. Zverev has 24 trophies in his career, 22 of which are ATP categories.
Interesting facts for betting
Zverev has had an excellent record on outdoor hard courts this season, with 25 wins in 33 matches.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Etcheverry'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 played in 3 of Zverev's previous 5 matches
1.92Tip and bets
Zverev has already beaten Etcheverry before. He will most likely do it again. Thomas does not demonstrate anything special on open hard, so we believe that Alexander will be able to deal with the Argentine with a comfortable score.
Our prediction is Zverev's victory with a handicap of (-7) games at odds of 1.74
Bet on total
The only face-to-face meeting between the tennis players was played in four sets. However, in the upcoming match we expect that everything will be decided rather quickly - on open hard courts Etcheverry is not capable of much.
The second betting tip is total under 33 games for odds of 1.76
Bet on the first set
Three of Zverev's last five matches have seen more than 9.5 games in the first set. Alexander's upcoming match against Etcheverry will likely also start with a "top" first set.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.81
