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Schoolkate vs Kukushkin. ATP Brisbane Match Prediction
Schoolkate and Kukushkin will meet on December 29 in the qualifying final of the tournament in Brisbane. Schoolkate demonstrated impressive form in the first qualifying match, confidently outplaying his opponent. Kukushkin, although he won, did not look so convincing. What bets should you pay attention to in the upcoming meeting? - find out in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Tristan Schoolkate
AustraliaCurrent form
Schoolkate started the qualifying round in Brisbane with a 6-4, 6-4 win over James Duckworth. During the match, Tristan served 14 aces, converted two break points and did not lose a single game on his serve.
Professional qualities
Schoolkate is a hard court specialist. He has a powerful first serve that often wins decisive points. His net play is also at a high level, thanks to the skills he acquired in doubles tennis. The Australian plays his main shots with his right hand, while his backhand requires serious work. Tristan often behaves emotionally on the court.
Current indicators in the tour
Schoolkate is currently ranked 168th in the world. Last season, the 23-year-old Australian managed to win one trophy - he won the Challenger in Gangzhou. In total, Tristan has won only three trophies in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Seven of Schoolkate last 10 matches have gone to straight sets.
Mikhail Kukushkin
KazakhstanCurrent form
Kukushkin beat Andrea Collarini (6-2, 6-4) in the first round of qualifying for the competition in Brisbane. In the confrontation with the Argentine, Mikhail hit three aces, converted four break points and lost one game on his serve.
Professional qualities
Kukushkin specializes in playing on hard surfaces, but his skills allow him to play confidently on slow courts as well. In recent years, the Kazakh has focused on playing on hard surfaces, which are less taxing on the legs and allow for shorter rallies. At 37, Mikhail remains competitive thanks to his accurate serve and flat low shots, which continue to put younger opponents in a difficult position.
Current indicators in the tour
Kukushkin was once ranked 39th in the world, but now the representative of Kazakhstan occupies the 113th position. Last season, Mikhail added two trophies to his collection - he won tournaments in Manama and Tenerife. Kukushkin now has 18 titles won in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Kukushkin has won only two victories in his last six matches.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Schoolkate last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.31Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Kukushkin 5 previous matches
1.71Tip and bets
Kukushkin is an older tennis player and it is becoming more and more difficult for him to compete with the younger generation every year. Schoolkate is in great shape and has already beaten Mikhail. We believe that the Australian will win the upcoming match.
Our prediction is Skullcate victory, odds 1.91
Bet on total
The only face-to-face encounter between the tennis players was played last year and ended in three sets. There is a high probability that the upcoming match will go beyond two sets.
The second forecast is total over 23 games for odds of 1.93
Bet on the first set
Four of Kukshkin last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. It likely that Mikhail upcoming match against Schoolkate will also start with a "low" first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.03
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