LiontipsPaul vs Hijikata. ATP Adelaide Match Prediction and Betting Tips
Command Analysis
Current form
Paul started the tournament in Adelaide with a victory over Manuel Guinard (6-4, 3-6, 6-3). Tommy served nine aces, converted two break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the Frenchman. This was the first match for the American in the new season.
Professional qualities
Paul is one of the most flexible players in modern tennis, who can adjust his style depending on his opponent. In some matches he takes the initiative into his own hands, in others he prefers to act in a counter-attacking manner. His ability to feel the rhythm and flow of the game is especially impressive. Tommy is good on serve and variable in rallies: he can beat his opponent on the back line or finish an attack at the net.
Current indicators in the tour
Paul is ranked 12th in the world. The American won three trophies last season. He won tournaments in Dallas, Queens and Stockholm. The American now has four ATP trophies to his name, and has won a total of 14 titles in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Paul has exited Adelaide in the last two quarter-finals.
Current form
Hijikata beat Brandon Nakashima (6-2, 3-6, 7-6) in the second round of the Adelaide tournament. Rinki hit six aces, converted two break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the American. In the first round, the Australian beat David Goffin.
Professional qualities
Hijikata is a typical mid-table player on the main tour, both in terms of results and playing qualities. The Australian has a good first serve and stable shots from both flanks. However, Rinka's game lacks power and tactical flexibility. Hijikata's particular problem area is his play on the baseline - he is not particularly good in long rallies.
Current indicators in the tour
Hijikata is ranked 79th in the world. Last season, Rinki won one tournament. He won the Playford tournament. In total, the Australian has won ten trophies in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Hijikata won both of his matches in the Adelaide main draw as an underdog.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Paul's last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.23Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in 3 of Hijikata's previous 5 matches
1.43Tip and bets
Paul is a class above. The American is superior to Hijikata both in power and in tactical terms. We believe that Tommy will have no problems dealing with Rinki - most likely, he will outplay the Australian on the baseline due to his powerful forehand and backhand strikes.
Our prediction is Paul's victory with a handicap of (-4) games at odds of 1.78
Bet on total
Paul is certainly just entering a new season. However, Hijikata is not the kind of tennis player who can do anything against the American, even if he is not in his best form. It seems to us that this match will not last long.
The second betting tip is total under 22 games for odds of 1.78
Bet on the first set
Three of Hijikata's last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We expect his upcoming encounter with Paul to start with a low first set as well.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.75
