Rublev vs Djokovic: prediction for the 2022 ATP Finals match
On Wednesday, Andrey Rublev will take on Novak Djokovic in the group match of the ATP Finals in Turin. What to expect from this match? Look out for our prediction below.

Command Analysis

Andrey Rublev

Andrey Rublev upset his compatriot Daniil Medvedev in the first match of the tournament. Rublev defeated Medvedev in three sets (6-7, 6-3, 7-6). He is in excellent shape - in October, Rublev reached the semifinals of the tournament in Astana and triumphed at the Gijon Open. To win the title, Rublev defeated Sebastian Korda in straight sets (6-2, 6-3).

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic started his campaign with a victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas. It was quite a tough match for the Serbian athlete (6-4, 7-6). Before the start of the current competition, Djokovic won two indoor hard tournaments, in Tel Aviv and Astana. He also secured the runner-up finish at the Paris Masters - in the final match, Djokovic lost to Holger Rune in three sets.
Trends
Ставка1st set: total under 9.5
Djokovic played fewer than 9 games in first sets in 3 of his last 5 matches.

СтавкаTie-break - yes
In the last 5 matches, Rublev played 2 tie-breaks.

Tip and bets
Rublev celebrated success in the previous meeting between the athletes. However, that match took place on a clay court, and today the opponents will clash on a faster hard court. We believe that Djokovic has the upper hand in this circumstance - he has already defeated Rublev on indoor hard before.
Our prediction - handicap (-3) to Djokovic
Djokovic closed Rublev in two sets when they met on indoor hard. We predict another short match and recommend taking the under.
Second bet - total under 23 games