ATP US Open 1/64-Finals
Kovacevic – Tiafoe: 27.08.2024 01:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Aleksandar Kovacevic has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Cincinnati, Kovacevic lost in the first main-round draw against Auger-Aliassime in straight sets. Before that, Aleksandar failed to qualify in Montreal. So far this season, Kovacevic has not had any remarkable results, but was consistent throughout the whole season. His constant solid results helped him secure his spot in the top 100. That being said, Kovacevic has an opportunity to play directly in the main draw. This will also be his main-draw debut here in New York, having previously failed three consecutive times in the qualifying tournament.
Frances Tiafoe has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Cincinnati, Frances reached the final where he lost against the number 1, Jannik Sinner, in straight sets. It was the best tournament this season for a young American. Tiafoe looked sharp throughout the whole tournament. His biggest result here in New York was reaching the semifinals two years ago. Last year in New York, Frances reached the quarterfinals where he lost against Shelton in four tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Tiafoe is the big favorite in this matchup, and we agree with that. Tiafoe finally found his form just before the US Open, where he delivered in the past two years. We believe that he will dominate from the very start, and win his opening match easily.
That being said, Tiafoe covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Frances Tiafoe -5.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365
Albot – Djokovic: 27.08.2024 02:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Radu Albot has won four of his last five matches. Two weeks ago in Cary, Radu failed to qualify at the challenger tournament. Here in New York, Albot fought successfully through the qualifying tournament. He has won all three qualifying matches in three tight sets. Radu spent seven hours on the court. In his nine previous main-draw appearances at the US Open, Albot failed eight times past the first round. Last year in New York, Albot lost in the first main-round draw against Draper in straight sets.
Novak Djokovic has won six straight matches. The last match he played was three weeks ago in Paris at the Olympic Games, where he found the way to win against Alcaraz in the final and win the gold medal for his country. This was his final chance to complete his career. Novak showed us why he is the best player under pressure. With this gold medal, Djokovic has won everything. We believe that he will play the rest of his career without any pressure. Novak is the defending champion here in New York.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Djokovic is the huge favorite in this matchup, which is obvious. We believe that he will be well rested for his first round match, since he took some time off after winning the gold medal. We expect him to dominate from the very start against Albot.
That being said, Djokovic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Novak Djokovic -9.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
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