LiontipsThompson vs Nishikori: Predictions and Betting Tips for the ATP Tokyo Match on September 27, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Thompson advanced to the second round of the Tokyo tournament after defeating Casper Ruud with a score of 7-6, 6-1. Jordan delivered 14 aces against the Norwegian, converted two break points, and didn't lose a single game on his serve. This marks his 23rd win on outdoor hard courts this season, alongside 11 losses.
Professional Skills
Hard courts are Thompson's domain. His game, built on a powerful serve and strong forehand, suits this surface perfectly. These attributes help him maintain his position among the top 100 tennis players in the world.
Current Tour Statistics
Thompson is showing impressive form on hard courts this season, evidenced by his victory in Los Cabos and his journey to the finals in Atlanta. These achievements have propelled him to 29th place in the ATP rankings.
Interesting Betting Facts
Thompson lost to Nishikori in their last encounter, which took place last season.
Current Form
Nishikori advanced past Marin Cilic in the first round of the Tokyo tournament, winning 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. In this match against the Croatian, Kei recorded seven aces, converted three break points, and lost two games on his serve. For the Japanese player, this marked his fourth victory on hard courts this season against three defeats.
Professional Qualities
Nishikori is a tactical tennis expert. To compensate for his physical limitations, he excels in reading the game and making thoughtful decisions on the court. However, recently his performance has not been as convincing as it once was, potentially due to age as he reaches 34.
Current Tour Performance
Following a strong showing in Montreal in August, where Nishikori reached the quarterfinals, his results have become less consistent. He is currently focused on regaining his form and improving his ranking. Nishikori is now ranked 200th in the ATP standings, whereas he was once as high as fourth.
Betting Insights
Nishikori has claimed victory on the courts of Tokyo twice during his career.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 of Thompson's last 5 matches, the game unfolded in this manner
2.31Bet No Tiebreak in the Match
This bet has won in 3 of Nishikori's last 5 matches
1.39Tip and bets
In this matchup, we recommend backing Nishikori. He has home-court advantage and leads his head-to-head against Thompson with a record of 3-1. Notably, their latest encounter was recent, with Kei defeating the Australian last year on the Atlanta courts.
Our prediction is a victory for Nishikori with odds of 2.24
Bet on Total Games
Thompson and Nishikori have faced each other on the tennis court four times throughout their careers. Their most recent encounter took place last year at the Atlanta tournament, where the match was decided in two tiebreaks. We anticipate that the upcoming clash between these players will also see a fierce contest.
Our second prediction is for the total to exceed 22 games at odds of 1.85
Bet on the First Set
In four out of the last five matches, Nishikori has played more than 9.5 games in the first set. We believe that the upcoming match between Kei and Thompson will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
Our prediction is for the total to be over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.66
