LiontipsMickelsen vs Khachanov. Australian Open match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
In the second round of the Australian Open, Mickelsen defeated James McCabe (7-5, 6-3, 7-6). In the match against the Australian, Alex served eight aces, converted two break points and did not lose a single game on his serve. In the first round, we recall, the American dealt with Stefan Tsitsipas.
Professional qualities
Mickelsen is a tennis player who stands out for his flat shots, which are ideal for fast hard courts. His technique is impeccable, honed to the point of automaticity, which allows him to effectively dominate rallies. In addition, Alex acts confidently at the net, often finishing attacks with volleys, demonstrating an aggressive style of play and a desire to quickly score points.
Current indicators in the tour
Mickelsen is ranked 42nd in the world. Alex has won four trophies in his career. He won his last one in 2023, winning the Indoor Challenger in Knoxville.
Interesting facts for betting
Last year, Mickelsen left the Australian Open after the third round.
Current form
Khachanov beat Gabriel Diallo (7-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3) in the second round of the Australian Open. Karen hit ten aces, converted three break points and lost one game on his serve in the match against the Canadian. In the first round, we recall, the Russian defeated Adrian Mannarino.
Professional qualities
Khachanov is a tennis player who hasn't made any major changes to his game in recent years, but that wasn't necessary. The main focus was on the mental component, which clearly paid off. Thanks to working with a psychologist, Karen has become much more confident in dealing with difficulties on the court. He now has better control over his emotions and can maintain concentration even in difficult situations when a match doesn't go as planned.
Current indicators in the tour
Khachanov is ranked 19th in the world, although he was once in the top 10. Karen has won 14 trophies in his career, seven of which are ATP categories. Last year, he won the open hard court title in Doha and won the indoor competition in Almaty.
Interesting facts for betting
Khachanov has won seven victories in his last ten matches.
Trends
Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Mickelsen last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.22Bet Tie-break in the match - yes
This bet has played in 3 of Khachanov 5 previous matches
2.36Tip and bets
Khachanov advantage is in his experience. For Mickelsen, this is only his second Australian Open, while for Karen it is his ninth. We believe that due to his experience, the Russian is capable of beating the American, although it is worth noting that he is currently in good shape.
Our prediction is Khachanov victory with odds of 1.74
Bet on total
Both tennis players are in excellent playing condition. It is worth expecting that their upcoming face-to-face match will be protracted. Especially considering that both tennis players have a good first serve in their arsenal.
The second betting tip is total over 39 games with odds of 1.87
Bet on the first set
In three of Khachanov last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We believe that the upcoming meeting with Mickelsen will also begin with a high first set.
Betting Tip - total over 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.71
