LiontipsSinner vs O'Connell. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Sinner advanced to the third round of the US Open thanks to a win over Alex Mickelsen (6-4, 6-0, 6-2). In the confrontation with the American, Yannick served three aces, converted eight break points and lost two games on his serve. For the Italian, this was the 27th victory on open hard courts this season with two losses. In the first round, let us recall, Sinner beat Mackenzie McDonald.
Professional qualities
Sinner seems to have dealt with the doping story. He was a bit nervous at the start of the US Open, but already in the second round Jannik was absolutely calm and focused - just like we are used to seeing him.
Current indicators in the tour
Sinner is ranked first in the world and will remain there following the US Open. This season, Jannik has won the Australian Open and triumphed in tournaments in Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
Interesting facts for betting
In his last ten matches on North American hard courts, Sinner has suffered only one defeat.
Current form
O'Connell beat Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the US Open (6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3). Christopher hit 17 aces, converted four break points and lost two games on his serve during the match against the Italian. For the Australian, this was his 14th win on open hard court this season, with 12 losses. In the first round, we recall, O'Connell broke the resistance of Nicholas Harry.
Professional qualities
O'Connell is a good hard court player and can sometimes show good play on this surface. However, this happens very rarely. Christopher serves well and has a good net play.
Current indicators in the tour
O'Connell is having a weak season, which is why he is currently ranked 87th in the world. This year, Christopher demonstrated his best result at the home tournament in Adelaide, where he reached the quarterfinals. During his career, the Australian has won 14 trophies.
Interesting facts for betting
O'Connell has a poor record against top-10 players in the world rankings - no wins in eight matches.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Sinner's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.22Bet Tie-break in the match - no
That bet has paid off in 3 of O'Connell's last 5 matches
1.89Tip and bets
Sinner has already beaten O'Connell this season. He beat the Australian in two sets at the Miami Masters. We believe that the upcoming match will be dictated by Yannick and he will upset Christopher again with a comfortable score.
Our prediction is Sinner's victory with a handicap of (-9) games at odds of 1.88
Bet on total
Sinner and O'Connell have met twice in their careers. Both matches were played in straight sets. Most likely, the upcoming match between the tennis players will also be a "low-scoring" one.
The second betting tip is total under 29 games for odds of 1.83
Bet on the first set
Three of O'Connell's last five matches have seen the first set go over 9.5 games. Expect Christopher's upcoming match against Medvedev to start with a top-heavy first set as well.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.91
