LiontipsDimitrov vs Etcheverry. Prediction and bets on the ATP Paris match
Command Analysis
Current form
Dimitrov has had a good indoor season this year, with 11 wins and four losses on this surface. Last week, the Bulgarian had a poor showing at a tournament in Vienna, where he only managed to get through the first round. However, the week before, he had a good result at a tournament in Stockholm, where he reached the final.
Professional qualities
Dimitrov is a versatile attacking tennis player with a powerful first serve and a quality forehand. He has a good one-handed backhand in his arsenal. It is not particularly reliable, but nevertheless, this stroke is capable of sharply accelerating the pace of the game and putting opponents in an awkward position. The Bulgarian style is especially effective on indoor courts.
Current indicators in the tour
Dimitrov is a former world number three. The Bulgarian is currently ranked ninth in the world. This season, Grigor added to his trophy collection by winning the tournament in Brisbane. He currently has nine ATP trophies.
Interesting facts for betting
Dimitrov is last year Paris Masters finalist.
Current form
Etcheverry beat Zhizhen Zhang (6-3, 7-6) in the first round of the Masters in Paris. Thomas served 14 aces, converted one break point and did not lose a single game on his serve in the match against the Chinese tennis player. For the Argentine, this was the second victory indoors this season after two defeats.
Professional qualities
Etcheverry has achieved significant success on clay throughout his career. On fast surfaces, the Argentine has a negative balance, but indoors he is doing quite well. Thomas is good in long rallies, he moves well around the court and has a good feel for the ball.
Current indicators in the tour
Etcheverry has one final under his belt this season. On clay, his specialty, Thomas reached the final at the tournament in Lyon, where he lost to Giovanni Mpeshi. The Argentine tennis player is currently ranked 40th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Etcheverry last four matches have been played in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Etcheverry previous 5 matches
2.14Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Dimitrov last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.28Tip and bets
Dimitrov is motivated to defend last year final on the courts of Paris. Grigor is doing well indoors this season - he recently played in the final of the competition in Stockholm. We expect the Bulgarian to have a calm start on the courts of Paris.
Our forecast is Dimitrov victory with a handicap of (-4) games at odds of 2.13
Bet on total
Etcheverry is a tough opponent, but the Argentinean doesn't have much experience indoors. Dimitrov attacking style of play is more effective on this surface. We expect the upcoming match to not drag on for long.
The second forecast is total under 23 games for odds of 1.81
Bet on the first set
Three of Etcheverry last five matches have seen the first set go to more than 9.5 games, and we expect Thomas upcoming match against Dimitrov to also start with a top-heavy first set.
Forecast - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.61
