With the first round of the US Open concluded, the stage is set for the second round, and it promises plenty of thrills. August 28, Day 5 of the Grand Slam features another striking clash as Jannik Sinner stands against Alexei Popyrin. We at Your Opinion have done the groundwork for you to help make smarter betting choices, so stick around for our Sinner vs Popyrin prediction and betting tips.
Player Form: Sinner on Fire
Sinner had an emphatic start to the season, clinching the Australian Open, and has continued to perform admirably since. The current world No. 1 has shaken up the tennis world with dominant performances on every surface. Even with a three-month absence during the year, the Italian has still managed to capture two Grand Slam titles and put together a promising 32-4 win-loss record.
Sinner was matched against Kopriva in the first round, where he claimed victory in straight sets 6-1,6-1,6-2. He blasted a total of seven aces, managed to win 83% of his first serves and saved 100% of his break points.
Popyrin, on the other hand, had quite an ordinary season. He witnessed multiple third and fourth round exits, and his best performance so far was in the ATP Masters in Canada. There, he pulled off impressive upsets over the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune, before bowing out in the quarterfinals to Alexander Zverev.
Popyrin defeated Emil Ruusuvuori 6-3,6-4,7-6(3) in the first round to secure his spot against Sinner in the second. Popyrin has maintained a win-loss record of 16-18 and has yet to bag a title for the season.
From the Bookies’ Perspective: Sinner Clear Favourite
Bookmaker Betway is clearly inclined towards Sinner being the victor in this matchup, making him the favourite at 1/50. In contrast, Popyrin is very well behind with 12/1 to win. Set betting suggests a straight set victory for Sinner, with this outcome paying 1/2.
Head-to-head Stats: Popyrin Leads
Sinner and Popyrin have faced each other only once before this encounter. Their first encounter was in the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid, where Popyrin came out on top 7-6(5), 6-2. Popyrin leads the head-to-head 1-0.
Key Factors to Keep in Mind
Sinner has consistently delivered fantastic performances over the years and enters the US Open as the returning champion, determined to defend his title. One of his toughest rivals in recent times has been Carlos Alcaraz, who continues to be a formidable challenge for the Italian. Sinner’s statistics this season remain outstanding, with 228 aces to his name and an impressive 91% success rate on service games.
Sinner vs Popyrin Prediction and Betting Tips
Facing the reigning world No. 1 is no easy task for any player, and for Popyrin to pull off an upset, he’ll need to deliver his absolute best to send Sinner home. That said, the chances look slim given Sinner’s extreme focus and current form. We predict Sinner coming out on top in this clash, and here are a few betting suggestions you might want to consider as you plan your strategies:
- Sinner to Win 3-1 @ 5/2
- Total Games Over 28.5 @ 1/2
- Both Players to Win a Set @ 2/1
