LiontipsBerrettini vs Rune: Prediction and Betting Tips for the ATP Shanghai Match
Command Analysis
Current Form
At the start of the Shanghai Masters, Berrettini defeated Christopher O’Connell with a score of 7-6, 7-6. Matteo delivered 11 aces against the Australian, converted two break points, and dropped two games on his serve. This marks Berrettini's seventh victory on outdoor hard courts this season, alongside five defeats.
Professional Qualities
Berrettini excels on clay and grass, but he should not be underestimated on outdoor hard courts. His main weapon is an incredible forehand, ranked among the top three in the tour. The 28-year-old also boasts a powerful serve, making him nearly invulnerable on break points, even against the toughest opponents.
Current Tour Statistics
Berrettini is a former world No. 6 and currently sits at No. 44 in the global rankings. This season, Matteo has secured three titles, achieving success in three clay tournaments: he triumphed in Marrakech, Gstaad, and Kitzbühel.
Interesting Betting Facts
On hard courts, Berrettini has only three wins in his last eight matches.
Current Form
Rune showcased solid performance in his recent tournament in Tokyo, reaching the semifinals where he fell to Arthur Fils in two tiebreaks. This season on hard courts, the Dane holds a record of 20 wins and 10 losses.
Professional Qualities
On the court, Rune exhibits versatility and poses a threat on any surface. He melds the unlikeliest traits, embracing risk while constantly pursuing offense and enjoying intense rallies. He is adept defensively and excels in baseline exchanges. While he sometimes struggles with his forehand, when he connects, opponents face significant challenges.
Current Tour Statistics
The former world number four, Rune is currently ranked 14th. Overall, his season has been satisfactory, although he hasn't secured any titles this year. He reached the finals at the Brisbane tournament earlier in the season.
Interesting Betting Insights
5 of Rune's last 7 matches on hard courts concluded with a total of over 22 games.
Trends
Bet No tiebreak in the match
This bet has been successful in 4 out of the last 5 Rune matches
1.66Bet Set performance: 2>1
In 3 of the last 5 Berrettini matches, the events unfolded in this manner on the court
1.55Tip and bets
The latest head-to-head matchup between these tennis players took place this season at the Masters in Cincinnati. In that encounter, Rune emerged victorious, and we recommend backing him in the upcoming match. Throughout the season, he has demonstrated better performance on hard courts compared to Berrettini.
Our prediction is a win for Rune with odds of 1.98
Total Bet
This season, the players have already faced each other. Their match in the Masters in Cincinnati ended in three sets. Anticipate a competitive showdown in the upcoming match between Berrettini and Rune.
Our second prediction is over 22 games at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In three of Rune's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. It is likely that the upcoming meeting between Holger and Berrettini will also start with a low-scoring opening set.
Prediction - under 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 2.22
