LiontipsFognini vs Dimitrov. Prediction and bets on the Australian Open match
Command Analysis
Current form
Fognini had a strange start to the new season. He played in the qualifying round at the tournament in Adelaide, but in the first round he was unable to finish the match against Benjamin Bonzi, withdrawing at 2-3 in the first set. Last season, the famous Italian won seven victories and lost ten on open hard courts.
Professional qualities
Fognini has always been known for his agility and dynamic style of play. However, at 37, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain such an energy-consuming approach. The Italian no longer always has time in defense, and he ends some rallies with adventurous shots, trying to finish them faster. His attacking style is still noticeable, but the former fiery energy is gradually fading.
Current indicators in the tour
Fognini is the 89th racket in the world. Fabio was once ranked ninth in the world. Last season, the Italian added to his trophy case by winning the clay challenger in Montemar, in the final of which he beat Lukas Neumayer. For Fognini, this was the 20th title in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Fognini last two appearances at the Australian Open ended in the first round.
Current form
Dimitrov started the new season quite well, having managed to reach the semi-finals of the tournament in Brisbane - at this stage of the competition he met Jiri Lehecka, but was unable to finish the match due to a leg injury, withdrawing from the match with a score of 4-6, 4-4. Let us recall that last season on open hard courts Grigor won 21 matches and lost seven.
Professional qualities
Dimitrov main asset now is his powerful serve, which brings him many easy points. The Bulgarian forehand is still excellent, and his technique is at a high level. However, Grigor one-handed backhand only works at a certain level. When top players start actively attacking his left side, he is not always able to respond under pressure.
Current indicators in the tour
Dimitrov is the world tenth racket. The Bulgarian was once in the top three. Last season, Grigor won his long-awaited trophy, his first since 2017. He won the competition in Brisbane, in the final of which he beat Holger Rune. In total, Dimitrov has won 19 trophies in his career.
Interesting facts for betting
Dimitrov has won nine of his last 12 matches on outdoor hard courts.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 2>1
In 3 of Fognini last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.16Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Dimitrov 5 previous matches
2.33Tip and bets
Fognini, due to his age, is unlikely to be able to play on equal terms with Dimitrov. The Italian is not as fast as before and he is unlikely to withstand Grigor attacks. We believe that the upcoming match will be held under the complete control of the Bulgarian tennis player, who will win a confident victory over Fabio in three sets.
Our prediction is Dimitrov victory with a handicap of (-8) games at odds of 1.79
Bet on total
Fognini and Dimitrov have met five times in their careers. Their last two encounters were played in straight sets. The upcoming match between them will most likely be a low-scoring one as well.
The second betting tip is total under 31 games with odds of 1.81
Bet on the first set
Three of Dimitrov last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. We expect the upcoming encounter against Fognini to start with a low first set as well.
Betting Tip - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.61
