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Tien vs Fonseca. Next Gen ATP Finals Match Prediction
Tien and Fonseca will meet on December 19 in the group stage of the Next Gen ATP Finals tournament, which is taking place in Saudi Arabia. Despite the fact that Fonseca is considered the favorite in this pair, Tien should not be discounted. The American specializes in playing on hard courts, and this may help him in the upcoming match. What bets should you pay attention to in this confrontation? - find out in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Learner Tien
USACurrent form
Tien started the Next Gen ATP Finals with a win over Jakub Mensik (4-3, 4-3, 2-4, 2-4, 4-3). Lerner hit one ace, converted one break point and lost three games on his serve during the match against the Czech tennis player. For the 19-year-old American, it was his eighth indoor victory this season and three losses.
Professional qualities
Tien, a product of the American tennis school, is perfectly adapted to the game on hard courts, where he spent his entire career. His main asset is a magnificent two-handed backhand, which the junior considers his strongest weapon. Despite his relatively short stature, Lerner compensates for this with excellent speed and maneuverability. His skill in chopping the ball stands out in particular, which allows him to effectively force opponents to come to the net, where they often lose the initiative.
Current indicators in the tour
Tien added seven trophies to his trophy collection this year, winning four futures and three challengers. Lerner is currently ranked 122nd in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
8 of Tien last 11 indoor matches have ended in victories.
Joao Fonseca
BrazilCurrent form
Fonseca defeated Arthur Fils (3-4, 4-2, 4-1, 1-4, 4-1) in the first round of the Next Gen ATP Finals group stage. Joao served seven aces, converted four break points and lost two games on his serve. For the Brazilian, this was his seventh indoor win this season, with four losses.
Professional qualities
Fonseca impresses with his stamina, a quality that is especially valuable on clay but also useful in long matches on indoor hard courts. Joao stands out for his agility and excellent reading of the game, which allows him to anticipate his opponent moves in time and successfully respond in difficult situations. These qualities can be key on fast surfaces.
Current indicators in the tour
The victory at the tournament in Lexington is the only trophy Fonseca has won this season and in his career. The 18-year-old Brazilian is ranked 145th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Fonseca has won four of his last five matches.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Tien last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.61Total Tie-Break Bet Over 1.5 - Yes
Three of Fonseca last five matches have gone to tiebreaks
1.88Tip and bets
Tien main surface is hard. The American feels equally good on both outdoor and indoor hard. For example, in November he reached the final of the indoor competition held in Knoxville. We believe that the chances of success in this confrontation are equal.
Our prediction is Tien victory with a handicap of (+2) games at odds of 1.93
Bet on total
Both tennis players played long matches at the start of the Next Gen ATP Finals. We do not rule out that the upcoming match between them will also be a "top" one, since both Tien and Fonseca are currently in good playing condition.
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.78
Bet on the first set
Four of Fonseca last five matches have seen the first set played over the top. We expect Joao upcoming encounter against Thien to also start with a top first set.
Forecast - total over 6.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.73
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