USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (New York).
Medvedev will meet the Canadian tennis player, Auger-Aliassime, in the semi-finals of the US Open. The guys met once on tour in August 2018 in Toronto. And then the Russian won 2-1. Let’s see how it goes this time.
Felix Auger-Aliassime current form
The current performance for Auger-Aliassime is the best at Grand Slam tournaments in the Canadian’s career. Before that, there was only one quarterfinal at Wimbledon. True, it is worth noting that the Canadian was somewhat lucky because, in the quarterfinal, the sensational Spaniard Alcaraz Garfia withdrew with a score of 3-6, 1-3 due to injury. Before the match against the young Pyrenean, Auger-Aliassime knocked Donski, Zapata Miralles, Bautista Agut, and Tiafoe out of the draw, losing three sets at the tournament. All in all, let’s note the Canadian’s steady progress on the steps of the Grand Slam tournament. But we must draw your attention to the fact that the last time he played against players of Medvedev’s level, he did so in Cincinnati and lost to Tsitsipas in three sets.
Daniil Medvedev current form
After all, Daniil Medvedev lost the first set on the American Majors. After a confident 6-3, 6-0 win over Botic van de Zandschulp, Daniil suddenly lost his concentration and lost the third set. It’s a shame, but our main bet on that match didn’t work, although Medvedev rectified the situation in the 4th game, winning the set against Botic 7:5. All in all, the quarterfinal match lasted two hours and 24 minutes, not much time for such a high-profile game. Auger-Aliassime is undoubtedly a strong opponent. However, he is not Alexander Zverev, who Novak will probably have to face in the semi-finals. Medvedev has a good chance of approaching the Majors final in as fresh a condition as possible. But for that to happen, he needs to beat the Canadian as quickly as possible.
In New York, I had my first breakthrough at a Grand Slam tournament when I reached the final against Nadal in 2019. So this city will already be in my heart forever. Next season Dominic Thiem played me beautifully in the semi-finals. Hopefully, this year I can improve and take that last step, which is the hardest one.
Expert Betting Tips
Three years ago in Toronto, Medvedev beat Auger-Aliassime on a tiebreak in the third set. Both players have improved their skills since then, and it is difficult to say who is better. Probably Daniil, because the Russian has been in the top 3 for a long time, and he is seriously expecting a title this season. As for Auger-Aliassime, he is still seen as a sensation and nothing more with all due respect. We reckon it won’t be very easy for Daniil in the semi-final. Maybe even Auger-Aliassime will win one game, but we will see Daniil fighting with either Novak or Alexander Zverev in the decisive game of the tournament after all. Here are the following bets: W2+Total Over (31.5) for 1.93, Total Over (36.5) for 1.80, Correct score 1:3 for 3.30.
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