Hurkacz vs Alcaraz Garfia: prediction for the Miami Open match
Hubert Hurkacz and Carlos Alcaraz Garfia face off in the semifinal of the Miami Open. Who will get into the final of the tournament? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Hubert Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz is enjoying success at the current Miami Open. He overcame Arthur Rinderknech (7-5, 6-2), Aslan Karatsev (7-5, 4-6, 6-3), and Lloyd Harris (7-6, 6-2) in his first three matches. In the quarterfinals, the Polish tennis player defeated the World №2 Daniil Medvedev. He confidently closed the Russian in two straight sets (7-6, 6-3).

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia has dropped a set in the quarterfinal match against Miomir Kecmanovic (6-7, 6-3, 7-6). This was the first really tough match that the 18-year-old Spaniard has played in Miami. Alcaraz won all of his other matches in straight sets - he prevailed over Marton Fuscovics (6-3, 6-2), Marin Cilic (6-4, 6-4), and Stefanos Tsitsipas (7-5, 6-3).
Trends
СтавкаTie-break - yes
Hurkacz has played 4 tie-breaks in his last 5 matches.

Ставка1st set: total over 9.5 games
In 4 of Alcaraz's last 5 match, more than 9 games were played in the first set.

Tip and bets
Hurkacz is having a fantastic tournament and is looking to win the title in Miami for the second consecutive year. In the previous match, he knocked Medvedev out of the tournament. However, Alcaraz is faster, and we believe he will eke a win in the upcoming meeting.
Our prediction - handicap (-2) to Alcaraz
Both opponents are on top form. Hurkacz has defeated Medvedev, and Alcaraz closed Tsitsipas at the current tournament. We think that this will be a close battle and suggest playing the total over.
Second prediction - total over 23 games