Bonzi vs. Rodionov: ATP Orleans Match Prediction
Bonzi and Rodionov will face off on September 24 in the opening round of the tournament in Orleans. Recently, Rodionov delivered a strong performance on the courts of Cassis, reaching the final. Clearly, the Austrian is currently in good form. Will Yuri's current playing condition be enough to eliminate Bonzi from the title race in Orleans? Check out our predictions for betting options on this match.

Command Analysis

Benjamin Bonzi

Current Form
Bonzi has struggled on indoor surfaces this season, tallying just one win in five matches. Last week, he participated in the Challenger event in Saint-Tropez, where he reached the quarterfinals.
Professional Skills
Bonzi is a player who thrives on fast courts and consistently performs well at home tournaments. His powerful serve and solid forehand make him a formidable opponent, especially on speed-oriented surfaces. He's also known for his exceptional court movement, allowing him to defend effectively and transition quickly to offense.
Current Tour Rankings
Bonzi is currently ranked 174th in the world. This season, Benjamin secured one title, triumphing at the Winnipeg Challenger in July, marking the 20th title of his career.
Betting Insights
Bonzi is looking to defend his quarterfinal appearance from last year at the Orleans courts.

Jurij Rodionov

Current Form
Rodionov last competed in the Davis Cup in mid-September, where he played a single match, defeating Turkish player Yanki Erel in straight sets. On indoor hard courts this year, the Austrian has achieved six victories against three losses.
Professional Skills
Rodionov is a player who thrives on fast surfaces. His flat shots pose significant challenges for opponents, particularly on hard courts where he has showcased his best performance this season. Additionally, being a left-hander gives him a competitive edge against players who are less accustomed to facing this style of play. These attributes make him a formidable contender in tournaments with quick surfaces, where his game is at its most effective.
Current Tour Stats
This season, Rodionov can boast one title, having won the indoor challenger in Koblenz earlier in the year. This marked the seventh title of his career. Currently, he ranks 171st in the world standings.
Betting Insights
Eight out of Rodionov's last ten matches have been played in straight sets.
Trends
Bet Set Outcome: 2>1
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Bonzi's games followed this trend
2.28Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has successfully played out in Rodionov's last five matches
1.44Tip and bets
Bonzi is playing at home and will defend his quarterfinal performance from last year on the courts of Orleans. This serves as great motivation for Benjamin. He has previously defeated Rodionov and we believe he can do it again in the upcoming match.
Our prediction is Bonzi to win at odds of 1.74
Total Bet
Bonzi and Rodionov have faced off before, with their only meeting going to three sets. We anticipate that their upcoming match will also be a high-scoring affair.
The second prediction is a total of over 23 games at odds of 1.84.
First Set Bet
In four of Rodionov's last five matches, fewer than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. We expect Yuri's upcoming match against Bonzi to also begin with a low-scoring first set.
Prediction: total under 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 2.22.