LiontipsVan de Zandschulp vs. Draper. US Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Van de Zandschulp knocked Carlos Alcaraz out of the tournament race in the second round of the US Open, beating him in three sets (6-1, 7-5, 6-4). Botik hit two aces in the match against the Spaniard, converted six break points and lost two games on his serve. For the representative of the Netherlands, this was the sixth victory on open hard this season with eight losses. In the first round, we recall, Van de Zandschulp dealt with Denis Shapovalov.
Professional qualities
Van de Zandschulp's best version of how to beat anyone. When Botik's serve is flying and his powerful, slashing shots are hitting home, he's a tough opponent for any tennis player. Alcaraz learned that last round.
Current indicators in the tour
Van de Zandschulp has been sidelined this season with an ankle injury. The Dutchman is currently ranked 74th, but was once ranked 22nd. Botic has reached two clay court finals this season, in Braunschweig and Lüdenscheid.
Interesting facts for betting
During his career, Van de Zandschulp played 12 matches at the US Open and never left the court without winning a set.
Current form
In the second round of the US Open, Draper defeated Facundo Diaz Acosta (6-4, 6-2, 6-2). In the match against the Argentine, Jack served six aces, converted five break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. For the Briton, this was his 14th victory on open hard courts this season, with eight losses. In the first round, we recall, Draper beat Zhizhen Zhang.
Professional qualities
Draper is a left-hander with a powerful and effective serve, solid shots from both sides and quick feet. The Briton has huge potential - we will most likely see him in the top 10 of the world rankings soon.
Current indicators in the tour
Draper has improved his performance this season and is currently ranked at his highest ever position in the world - 25th. This season, let us recall, Jack has one title to his credit - in June he won the grass court competition in Stuttgart. This was the first ATP title in the Briton's career.
Interesting facts for betting
Draper has only won three of his nine North American hard court games this season without a shutout.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Van de Zandschulp's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.22Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has paid off in 3 of Draper's last 5 games.
1.71Tip and bets
A win over Alcaraz will certainly give Van de Zandschulp additional confidence. Botic has been successful in many ways on the courts of New York, so it will be extremely difficult for Draper to confirm his status as the favorite in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is a victory for Van de Zandschulp with a handicap of (+7) games at odds of 1.73
Bet on total
Both tennis players are currently in excellent playing condition. It is obvious that their face-to-face duel will most likely be protracted. In our opinion, three sets will not be enough for Van de Zandschulp and Draper to determine the winner.
The second betting tip is total over 35 games for odds of 1.82
Bet on the first set
Three of Draper's last five matches have seen the first set go to more than 9.5 games, and Jack's upcoming encounter with Van de Zandschulp is likely to start with a top-heavy first set as well.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.61
