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Khachanov vs. Cerundolo ATP Beijing Match Prediction
Karen Khachanov and Francisco Cerundolo will face off on September 29 in the second round of the tournament in Beijing. Khachanov holds a commanding 6-0 record against Cerundolo in their past encounters. This season, they have clashed four times, with Karen winning twice on hard courts and twice on clay. Will the Russian manage to defeat Francisco once again? Find our match analysis and betting tips in our expert prediction.
Command Analysis
Karen Khachanov
Russian FederationCurrent Form
Kachanov advanced in the first round of the Beijing tournament by defeating Roberto Carballes Baena with a score of 6-4, 6-4. During the match against the Spaniard, Karen delivered four aces, converted three break points, and lost one game on his serve. This victory marked Kachanov's 13th win on hard courts this season against 11 losses.
Professional Qualities
Kachanov is recognized for his aggressive playing style. He aims to conclude rallies rapidly using powerful strokes from both arms. His strong serve enables him to win his games with confidence; however, returning serves is not Kachanov's strongest suit.
Current Tour Statistics
Kachanov currently sits at 27th in the world rankings. Ongoing health issues continue to impact Karen's performance. Following a successful run in Monte Carlo where he reached the quarterfinals, he has not advanced past the second round in any tournament since.
Interesting Betting Facts
Kachanov has won his last nine matches against Argentine players on hard courts.
Francisco Cerundolo
ArgentinaCurrent Form
In the first round of the Beijing tournament, Francisco Cerundolo defeated Jakub Menchik with a score of 7-6, 6-1. Cerundolo recorded seven aces and converted four break points while losing just two service games. This victory marks his fifth win on outdoor hard courts this season against nine losses.
Professional Qualities
Cerundolo is renowned for his endurance and strong strokes, demonstrating exceptional skill on clay surfaces. His versatile play style allows him to effectively attack with both forehand and backhand. However, his performance on faster surfaces is less impressive, especially when facing more powerful opponents.
Current Tour Stats
Francisco Cerundolo is currently ranked in the top 50 of the ATP rankings, holding the 31st position. This season, he has secured one title, winning the tournament in Umag on his preferred clay surface in July.
Betting Insights
Only one of Francisco Cerundolo's last five matches has gone to three sets.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Kachanov’s games followed this pattern
2.21Bet Tiebreak in Match — Yes
This bet won in 3 of the last 5 matches for Cerundolo
2.43Tip and bets
Kachanov holds a 6-0 record against Cerundolo in their head-to-head matchups. We recommend placing your bet on him for the upcoming clash. Notably, this season they have faced each other four times, with the Russian winning twice on hard courts and twice on clay.
Our prediction is a Kachanov victory at odds of 1.84.
Total Bet
Kachanov and Cerundolo have faced each other six times in their careers. Their last two encounters were played in two sets. We anticipate that the upcoming match between these players will follow a similar format.
Our second prediction is under 22 games at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In the last five matches, Cerundolo has seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. It is likely that the upcoming match between Francisco and Kachanov will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
Prediction - over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.62
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