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Virtanen - Fognini. ATP Almaty match forecast
Virtanen and Fognini will meet in the first round of the tournament in Almaty on October 15. Virtanen has demonstrated impressive form on indoor surfaces this season, winning two titles and having 15 victories and only one defeat. His stable play, powerful serve and ability to control the tempo of the rally make him a clear favorite in the upcoming match. What bets should you pay attention to in this pair? - find out in our forecast.
Command Analysis
Otto Virtanen
FinlandCurrent form
Virtanen has failed in his last two tournaments. He failed to qualify for both the Tokyo and Shanghai Masters. Otto has played 16 indoor matches this season, winning 15 of them.
Professional qualities
Virtanen is a true master of indoor tennis. Many years of training on indoor courts allowed the Finn to develop a unique style of play that is ideal for hard surfaces. A powerful first serve, a crushing forehand and high speed allow Otto to dominate the court.
Current indicators in the tour
Virtanen has been doing well this season, winning two indoor challengers. First, he won the tournament in Pau, and then in Lugano. The Finn now has nine career trophies to his name. Otto is ranked 116th in the world.
Interesting facts for betting
Virtanen has won 15 indoor matches this season and suffered only one loss.
Fabio Fognini
ItalyCurrent form
Fognini showed a good result at the Challenger in Hangzhou last week. In that competition, the Italian veteran managed to reach the quarterfinals. Fabio has not played any matches on indoor hard courts yet this year.
Professional qualities
Clay courts have always been Fognini favorite surface. It was on them that the Italian achieved the greatest success in his career. However, over time, Fognini lost one of his key characteristics - high speed. Despite this, he still has excellent technique with both hands.
Current indicators in the tour
Fognini is a former world No. 9. The 37-year-old Italian is currently ranked No. 76 in the world. Fabio has not won a single trophy this season, but he can boast of playing a semi-final at the clay court challenger in San Marino.
Interesting facts for betting
6 of the last 10 matches ended in defeat for Fognini.
Trends
Bet Tie-break in the match - no
This bet has played in Fognini five previous matches
1.72Rate Set Result: 1>2
In 3 of Virtanen last 5 matches, events on the court have unfolded according to this scenario
2.33Tip and bets
Virtanen has won two indoor titles this season and has 15 wins and only one loss. Otto is the clear favorite in this pair. We believe that Fognini experience will not be enough to beat the 23-year-old Finnish tennis player.
Our forecast is Virtanen’s victory with a (-3) game handicap for odds of 1.96
Bet on total
We expect this match to be controlled by Virtanen, who is the clear favorite in this match. We believe that this match will not go beyond two sets.
The second forecast is total under 23 games for odds of 1.78
Bet on the first set
Four of Fognini last five matches have seen the first set go to fewer than 9.5 games. Fabio upcoming encounter with Virtanen will likely also start with a low first set.
Forecast - total under 9.5 games in the first set for odds of 1.99
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