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Mickelsen vs. Thien. Next Gen ATP Finals Match Prediction
Mickelsen and Thien will meet in the semifinals of the Next Gen ATP Finals in Saudi Arabia on December 21. Mickelsen and Thien know each other well, as they have trained together on numerous occasions. Both players know each other strengths and weaknesses, which makes the upcoming match as intriguing as possible. What bets should you pay attention to in this pair? - find out in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Alex Michelsen
USACurrent form
Mickelsen faced Chungchen Shan in the final round of the Next Gen ATP Finals group stage, who retired at 1-4, 1-1. In 25 minutes of play, Alex served four aces, converted one break point and did not lose a single game on his serve. The American has eight wins on indoor hard courts this season and four losses.
Professional qualities
Mickelsen is a versatile and versatile tennis player, capable of acting effectively both in attack and defense. His strategy often includes going to the net after a successful serve, which allows him to quickly finish rallies in his favor. In case of protracted exchanges of blows, the American demonstrates confidence, combining excellent movement on the court with his tall stature. His main trump card is a reliable two-handed backhand, which ensures stability in the game.
Current indicators in the tour
Mickelsen is currently ranked 41st in the world. Alex has played two finals this season. He reached the finals on his home courts of Newport and Winston-Salem.
Interesting facts for betting
Mickelsen has won six of his last seven matches.
Learner Tien
USACurrent form
Tien beat Arthur Fils (4-2, 4-2, 3-4, 4-3) in the final round of the Next Gen ATP Finals group stage, which allowed him to secure a spot in the playoffs. During the match against the Frenchman, Lerner served six aces, converted two break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. The 19-year-old American has nine indoor wins and four losses this season.
Professional qualities
Tien is an aggressive baseliner who likes to actively dominate rallies. His serve is not particularly fast, but it is accurate, which allows him to win easy points due to his smart choice of direction. Lerner left-handed forehand is one of his best, and he often uses it to finish rallies with flashy winners. However, his two-handed backhand needs some work, and his weak defense makes him vulnerable in long rallies.
Current indicators in the tour
Tien is ranked 122nd in the world. During the season, Lerner managed to win seven trophies, four of which were futures. He also won the challengers held in Bloomfield, Las Vegas and Fairfield.
Interesting facts for betting
The first set in 6 of Tien last 10 matches has been a low-scoring one.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Mickelsen last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.61Total Tie-Break Bet Over 1.5 -
There have been no tiebreaks in 3 of Tien last 5 matches
NoTip and bets
Tien is an awkward lefty who feels quite good on fast courts. The victory over Phils, which gave him a ticket to the playoffs of the Next Gen ATP Finals, should definitely give him additional confidence. We believe that at the very least, Lerner will be able to cling to a positive handicap in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is Tien victory with a handicap of (+3) games at odds of 1.97
Bet on total
In the upcoming match, Mickelsen is the favorite, but Alex does not often win with a big score, so this match will probably be a long one. At the very least, Thien will be able to win the set from Mickelsen.
Our prediction is total over 24 games with odds of 1.92
Bet on the first set
Four of Thien last five matches have seen the first set go low. Expect Lerner vs. Mickelsen to start with a low first set as well.
Forecast - total under 6.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.68
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