LiontipsMikelsen vs Tsitsipas: Predictions and Betting Odds for the ATP Tokyo Match on September 26, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Mikelsen earned his spot in the main draw at the Tokyo tournament through qualifying. In the qualifiers, Alex showcased his skills by defeating Yasutaka Uchiyama and Borna Coric, winning both matches in straight sets. This season, the American has achieved 23 wins against 12 losses on outdoor hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Mikelsen embodies the typical profile of a graduate from an American tennis academy. His tall stature combined with a powerful attacking style, anchored by a strong serve and forehand, are his trademarks. However, like many of his compatriots, he struggles with his backhand and lacks a diverse range of technical shots.
Current Tour Performance
Mikelsen is currently ranked in the top 50 worldwide, holding the 49th position. This season, he has reached two finals: first at the Newport tournament and subsequently at the Winston-Salem event.
Interesting Betting Insights
In his last 13 matches on outdoor hard courts, Mikelsen has faced only three losses.
Current Form
Last week, Tsitsipas participated in one match during the Laver Cup exhibition event, where he defeated Thanasi Kokkinakis in straight sets. This season, he has an 11-9 record on hard courts.
Professional Qualities
Tsitsipas is generally a solid player. He boasts a powerful serve and a devastating forehand. However, his one-handed backhand remains a weak spot, and he often struggles with mental stability, which adds further challenges on the court.
Current Tour Performance
Formerly ranked as the world number three, Tsitsipas is currently positioned 12th in the global standings. This season, he has secured one title, winning at the clay Master in Monte Carlo.
Betting Insights
On hard courts, Tsitsipas has lost 5 of his last 6 matches.
Trends
Bet Sets Outcome: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches featuring Mikkelsen, the events on the court followed this scenario
2.38Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has won in 4 of the last 5 matches involving Tsitsipas
1.39Tip and bets
Mikelsen thrives on fast surfaces, giving him a solid chance to defeat Tsitsipas. Additionally, the Greek has shown vulnerabilities this season. We suggest taking a risk and placing a bet on Alex to win this matchup.
Our prediction is Mikelsen to win at odds of 2.44.
Total Bet
Tsitsipas does not currently appear to be the clear favorite in this match. We believe he is in for a challenging contest against Mikkelsen. This encounter is likely to be competitive, extending to three sets.
The second prediction is for over 22 games at odds of 1.89
First Set Bet
In three of Tsitsipas’s last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We anticipate that the upcoming clash between Stefanos and Mikkelsen will also start with a high-scoring first set.
Prediction - over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.66
