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The matches at the top of the men’s singles for the third round of the Australian Open 2023 are set: this time, we will see a match between Tsitsipas vs Griekspoor, the third seed and world No. 61, respectively. Both had satisfactory matches in their first two rounds, and here we will take a closer look at their stats and results before the match.
For this reason, JefeBet brings you the Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Tallon Griekspoor predictions and betting preview. So, keep reading and find out more!
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Betting Preview for the Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Tallon Griekspoor Men’s Singles Round 3 Match at the 2023 ATP Australian Open
- Where: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
- When: Thursday, January 19, 2023, [time to be announced]
- Games Spread: Tsitsipas -7.5 (+125), -6.5 (-135) / Griekspoor +7.5 (-145), +6.5 (+ 115)
- Total Games: Over 33.5 (-120), Under 33.5 (+100), Over 34.5 (-105), Under 34 (-115)
- Wins at least one set: [To be defined]
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Betting on Stefanos Tsitsipas | -1200 Odds to Win
Stefanos Tsitsipas had a great first round match and an equally good second round match. In both matches, he passed in straight sets, and in the second round he faced Rinky Hijikata (Australian), whom he beat in 1 hour and 32 minutes, a truly spectacular time. The Greek barely allowed his opponent 5 games in the entire match, to finish with a score of 6-3, 6-0, 6-2.
His statistics are on the rise compared to his last match, as he hit 6 aces and had a 66% of good first serves with a 79% of effectiveness. With his second serve, he won 67% of the points played. Furthermore, he made 30 winners with only 17 unforced errors.. Of course, with this score, he had to have a very high percentage of break points won (67%).
With respect to the shots he hit, he won 13 of 17 points at the net, as well as numerous net approach shots, passing shots and volleys, for a total of 82 points won over the course of the match. He certainly comes with an incredible streak of not losing any set and will hope to continue this until the last rounds of the tournament.
Betting on Tallon Griekspoor | +700 Odds to Win
Tsitsipas’ counterpart for this second round match is Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor, who is also riding a six-set winning streak at this Australian Open 2023. In the first round, he beat Pavel Kotov (Russian) 6-3, 7-6 (3), 6-3; and in the second round, he beat his compatriot and 32nd seed Botic van de Zandschulp with a score of 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
Griekspoor excelled on serve in his most recent match with a 72% first serve rate and an impressive 74% efficiency, lost just 18 points on his first serve in the entire match and had an average speed of 189 km/h. With his second serve, he averaged 164 km/h and won 56%. Additionally, although he had a good amount of winners (32), he had 28 unforced errors, which may play against him when facing Tsitsipas.
Finally, he won 80% of the break opportunities in his favor, won 72% of the points at the net (13/18) and some important lob shots, approaches to the net, passing shots and rebound shots.
Tsitsipas vs Griekspoor Prediction
Accordingly, the Tsitsipas vs Griekspoor match promises an impressive performance by both players for this third round of the Australian Open 2023.
Although both have reached this point with the same number of sets won and similar playing time on the court, Tsitsipas is a better player in terms of skills, physique, and experience on the court, so he will be the winner of this round.
Prediction: Tsitsipas wins in four sets.
