Medvedev vs Rublev: the Russian derby

USA

Daniil Medvedev

Russian Federation

Western & Southern Open

cincinnati-usa

21 August 13:00 UTC

Andrey Rublev

Russian Federation

On August 21, Daniil Medvedev takes on Andrei Rublev in the Cincinnati Masters semifinals. What to expect from this match? Our answer is in the prediction below.

Daniil Medvedev vs Andrey Rublev Prediction and Betting Tips (21.08.2021)

Command Analysis

Daniil Medvedev

Russian Federation

Medvedev is showing brilliant play in Cincinnati, just like a week before in Toronto. He is one of the main contenders for the trophy. The Russian tennis player hasn't lost a single set at the current tournament. At the start of his campaign, Medvedev defeated Mackenzie McDonald (6-2, 6-2), then outplayed Grigor Dimitrov (6-3, 6-3). In the quarterfinal match against Pablo Carreno Busta, Medvedev got revenge for the defeat at the Tokyo Olympics (6-1, 6-1).

Andrey Rublev

Russian Federation

All matches of Rublev at the current tournament were quite close. Rublev had difficulties even with much weaker opponents, and we don't think he has what it takes to win this tournament. In his Cincinnati opener, Rublev scored a strong-willed victory over Marin Cilic (5-7, 6-3, 6-1). Then, in two tie-breaks, he outplayed Gael Monfils. As for the quarterfinals, Rublev had a tough time against Benoit Paire, whom he defeated in three sets (6-2, 3-6, 6-3).

Trends

СтавкаTie-break - yes

Rublev has played 4 tie-breaks in 5 matches.

2.11

Ставка1st set: total under 9,5 games

Medvedev played under 9,5 games in the first set in 4 of his last 5 matches.

1.79

Tip and bets

1.72Handicap (-3,5) to Medvedev

Medvedev is the obvious favourite in this pair. He leads the head-to-head against Rublev at 5-0. Medvedev is having a much more impressive run in Cincinnati this year, and we believe that he should not have any difficulties in the upcoming match. We bet on his confident victory over Rublev.

Our prediction - Medvedev to win with a handicap (-3.5) games.

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1.8Total under 22

The tennis players have met five times, and Medvedev confidently won all of them. He is a clear favorite, and we think he will defeat his compatriot in straight sets.

Second prediction -total under 22 games.

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