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Cilic vs Zhang ATP Hangzhou Match Prediction
Chilic and Zhang will meet in the final of the tournament in Hangzhou on September 24. This marks Chilic's first final in two years. The Croatian confidently defeated young American talent Nakashima in the semifinals and is now vying for his 21st ATP title. The match against Zhang promises to be thrilling and intense. Will the 35-year-old Croatian veteran have the stamina for this decisive battle? Check out our predictions for betting options on this match.
Command Analysis
Marin Cilic
Croatia (Hrvatska)Current Form
Chilić reached the semifinals in Hangzhou, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 7-6. In the match against the American, Marin recorded eight aces, converted one break point, and didn’t lose a single game on his serve. Earlier in the tournament, the Croatian advanced past Yasutaka Uchiyama, Yoshihito Nishioka, and Zachary Svajda. On hard courts this season, Chilić boasts eight wins against four losses.
Professional Qualities
Chilić impresses with his professional skills and physical capabilities. A key aspect of his game is his powerful serve, which poses a significant challenge for opponents. Standing at 198 centimeters, Marin generates considerable force in his serve, often securing easy points. Despite his height, the Croatian showcases excellent court movement.
Current Tour Stats
Chilić's strong performance in Hangzhou propelled him from 777th to 373rd in the world rankings. The final in Hangzhou marks his best result of the season thus far.
Interesting Betting Facts
Seven tie-breaks were played in Chilić's last eight matches.
Zhizhen Zhang
ChinaCurrent Form
Zhang reached the final of the tournament in Hangzhou, defeating Bu Yunchaokete with scores of 7-6, 6-3. In his match against his compatriot, Zhizhen delivered ten aces, converted one break point, and did not lose a single game on his serve. Earlier in the tournament, the Chinese player overcame Roberto Carballes Baena, Mattia Bellucci, and Denis Yevseev. This season on outdoor hard courts, Zhang has secured 11 wins in 20 matches.
Professional Qualities
Zhang is a player who impresses not only with his skills but also with his physical attributes. Standing at 193 centimeters tall, he has an outstanding serve, making him a formidable opponent on fast surfaces. Zhizhen particularly excels on outdoor hard courts, where he feels most comfortable and confident, a fact he has consistently proven through his results. Throughout his career, the Chinese tennis player has won more tournaments on outdoor hard courts than on any other surface.
Current Tour Stats
Zhang is currently ranked 43rd in the world. The final in Hangzhou marks his first final of the season. Throughout his career, Zhizhen has claimed six titles.
Betting Insights
8 of Zhang's last 10 matches have concluded in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Set Efficiency: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Cilic's games followed this pattern
2.22Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has won in 4 of Zhang's last 5 matches
1.43Tip and bets
Zhang is currently in excellent form. Zhizhen is arguably the toughest opponent that Cilic has faced in the tournament draw in Hangzhou. We believe the Chinese player rightfully stands as the favorite in this matchup - he is younger and more agile than the Croatian, plus he has the support of the local crowd.
Our prediction is a victory for Zhang at odds of 1.75
Total Bet
The final match is likely to be a lengthy affair. While Zhang may be the favorite in this matchup, we believe that Cilic's powerful serve will pose challenges for the Chinese player.
Our second prediction is a total of over 22 games at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In four of Zhang's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We anticipate that the upcoming contest between Zhizhen and Cilic will also kick off with a low-scoring first set.
Our prediction is a total of under 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.71
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