ATP US Open 1/64 finals

Kovacevic – Tiafoe: 08/27/2024 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 to Auger-Aliassime in straight sets. Before that, Aleksandar failed to qualify in Montreal. So far this season, Kovacevic has not had any notable results, but he has been consistent throughout the season. His consistently solid results have helped him secure his place in the top 100. That being said, Kovacevic has the opportunity to play directly in the main draw. This will also be his main draw debut here in New York after previously failing in the qualifying tournament three times in a row.

Frances Tiafoe has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Cincinnati, Frances reached the final, where he lost to No. 1 Jannik Sinner in straight sets. It was the best tournament this season for a young American. Tiafoe looked in top form throughout the 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 to Shelton in four close sets.

Best bet

According to the bookies, Tiafoe is the heavy favorite in this matchup and we agree. Tiafoe has finally found his form just before the US Open, where he has excelled over the past two years. We believe he will dominate from the start and win his opening match comfortably.

Apart from that, It’s a worthwhile bet that Tiafoe will cover the game’s handicap.

Value bet/best odds: Frances Tiafoe -5.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365

Albot – Djokovic: 08/27/2024 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 for the Challenger tournament. Here in New York, Albot successfully fought his way through the qualifying tournament. He won all three qualifying matches in three close sets. Radu spent seven hours on the court. In his nine main draw appearances at the US Open, Albot has failed to advance past the first round eight times. Last year in New York, Albot lost the first main draw draw to Draper in two sets.

Novak Djokovic has won six matches in a row. The last match he played was three weeks ago in Paris at the Olympic Games, where he beat Alcaraz in the final and took the gold medal for his country. This was his last chance to end his career. Novak showed us why he is the best player under pressure. With this gold medal, Djokovic has won everything. We believe he will play the rest of his career without pressure. Novak is the defending champion here in New York.

Best bet

According to the bookies, Djokovic is the big favorite in this clash, which is obvious. We believe he will be well rested for his first round match, having taken some time off after winning the gold medal. We expect him to dominate against Albot from the start.

Apart from that, It is a worthwhile bet that Djokovic will cover the handicap of the match.

Value bet/best odds: Novak Djokovic -9.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365

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