LiontipsBergs vs. Monfils. ATP Auckland Match Prediction
Bergs and Monfils will meet in the final of the tournament in Auckland on January 11. The styles of play of Bergs and Monfils are quite different. The Belgian prefers an aggressive style of play based on a powerful serve and strong forehand strikes. Monfils, in turn, relies more on a variety of strikes and the ability to unbalance the opponent. What will the upcoming final be like? - bets on this match are in our betting tip
Match announcement
Zizou Bergs
BelgiumCurrent form
Bergs beat Nuno Borges (6-2, 3-6, 7-6) in the semi-finals of the competition in Auckland. Zizou hit six aces, converted six break points and lost four games on his serve in the match against the Portuguese. Earlier in the tournament, the Belgian had beaten Roberto Carballes Baena, Luke Nardi and Isaac Becroft.
Professional qualities
Bergs is a versatile player who can perform on any surface. The Belgian prefers an aggressive style and tries to take the initiative from the first minutes. He actively uses the net and strives to finish rallies with powerful shots. However, his performances remain inconsistent, and in matches with strong opponents, Zizou often fails to maintain the set pace. To consolidate his position among the best, he needs to improve the consistency of his game.
Current indicators in the tour
Bergs is ranked 66th in the world. Last season, Zizou managed to win the clay court challenger in Tallahassee. In the final of that competition, he beat Mitchell Kruger. For the Belgian tennis player, this was the 12th trophy in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Bergs' winning streak is now six games.
Gael Monfils
FranceCurrent form
Monfils reached the final of the competition in Auckland thanks to a victory over Nisesh Basavareddy (7-6, 6-4). Gael made seven aces during the match, converted one break point and did not lose a single game on his serve. Earlier in the tournament, the Frenchman beat Facundo Diaz-Acosta, Jan-Lennard Struff and Pedro Martinez.
Professional qualities
Monfils stands out for his versatility and ability to adapt to different styles of play. The Frenchman feels confident both in attack and defense, skillfully alternating long rallies with lightning-fast exits to the net. His athleticism and spectacular jumps make every match bright and memorable. The serve is an important element of his arsenal, allowing Gael to change tactics during the game: from active pressure on the opponent to a wait-and-see manner.
Current indicators in the tour
Monfils has 19 trophies in his career. Gael last won the tournament in Stockholm in 2023 - in the final of these competitions he beat Pavel Kotov. In the world rankings, the Frenchman is currently in 52nd place, although, let us recall, he was once the sixth racket in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Four of Monfils' last five matches have gone in straight sets.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Bergs' last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.33Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has paid off in 3 of Monfils's last 5 matches
1.93Tip and bets
Bergs is in great shape. Zizou easily handles three-set matches and will definitely be fresher than 38-year-old Monfils by the final. We believe that the Belgian, motivated to win his first title at the ATP level, will not miss this opportunity.
Our prediction is Bergs' victory with odds of 2.38
Bet on total
The final in Auckland is unlikely to be quick. We believe that the confrontation between Bergs and Monfils will most likely be a close fight that will last more than three sets.
The second betting tip is total over 23 games for odds of 1.96
Bet on the first set
Four of Monfils' last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games, and we expect his upcoming match against Bergs to start with a low first set as well.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 2.11
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