LiontipsKei Nishikori - Denis Shapovalov: prediction and bets on the ATP Madrid match
Command Analysis
Current form
Nishikori was stronger than Alexander Vukic in the first round of the Masters in Madrid - 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. In a duel with the Australian, Kay made four aces, made three break points and lost two games on his serve. For the Japanese veteran, it was the second victory on clay this season with one defeat.
Professional qualities
Nishikori is one of the most versatile players of his generation, able to act effectively both on serve and in long draws. He quickly reads the situation on the court and makes decisions without delay. In his prime, Kay was known for his fantastic pace and meticulous precision, which allowed him to achieve high results. Although his speed has decreased slightly after a series of injuries, his experience and technique still make him a dangerous opponent for young players.
Current indicators in the tour
Nishikori was once ranked fourth in the world, but now he occupies the 64th position. The 35-year-old Japanese has won 22 titles in his career, 12 of which are in the ATP category. Last season, Kay won the Indore in Helsinki.
Interesting facts for betting
Nishikori has reached the quarterfinals in Madrid five times in his career.
Current form
Shapovalov has played only two matches on clay this season. He lost to Marcos Giron at the Monte Carlo Masters, and last week Denis was unable to finish the first-round match in Munich against Diego Dedura-Palomero due to injury.
Professional qualities
Shapovalov is a vivid representative of the attacking style of play, who prefers to win points through his own active actions. The Canadian rarely waits for his opponent's mistakes, imposing his rhythm from the first strokes. His main trump card is a powerful forehand that can disorient even the most persistent defensive players. We should also not forget about the spectacular one-handed backhand in Denis' arsenal, which more than once brought him important victory points.
Current indicators in the tour
Shapovalov has already won one trophy this season - the Canadian successfully won back at the indore competitions in Dallas. For 26-year-old Denis, it was the third ATP title of his career. Shapovalov is currently in 30th place in the world ranking.
Interesting facts for betting
Shapovalov has won only 2 of the last 7 matches.
Trends
The bet of the 2nd set is Nishikori's victory
Shapovalov has lost the 2nd set in the last 5 matches.
2.04The Nishikori VictoryBet
Shapovalov has lost 5 of his last 7 matches.
2.22Tip and bets
Shapovalov couldn't finish his last match due to a minor injury. So it's not really clear if the Canadian is one hundred percent ready to compete in Madrid. We believe that in this situation it is better to give preference to Nishikori, who, by the way, has already beaten Denis this season - he beat him on the courts of Hong Kong.
Our prediction is that Nishikori will win by a factor of 2.22
Bet on the total
Nishikori and Shapovalov had previously met three times in their careers. The last two face-to-face confrontations between them, one of which took place this season as part of the competition in Hong Kong, were played in two sets. Most likely, the upcoming match between the tennis players will be played in two games.
The second betting tip is a total of less than 22 games for a coefficient of 2.03
Bet on the first set
In three of Shapovalov's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. Most likely, the upcoming match against Nishikori will also start with the grassroots first game.
The betting tip is a total of less than 9.5 games in the first set for a coefficient of 1.89
