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Tennis Tips today – Matches today from 18.08.
The Cincinnati Masters is not without its surprises this year, but one thing can be said after two rounds: The world’s elite is presenting itself better than in the last few weeks!
Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medevdev or Carlos Alcaraz are all still represented, this trio will also inspire us on Thursday. And they have to, because Rafael Nadal has already said goodbye!
In addition to these three greats, our tennis tips today also deal with the young hopefuls Jannik Sinner and Felix Auger-Aliassime, who do not always have their nerves under control.
Is that why it’s the experienced ones like Marin Cilic who can hold their own in the end? In any case, there are quite a few highlights in store for us on this day in Cincinnati, while the US Open is already casting its shadows ahead, some are just concentrating on looking at the trophy as a finger pointer.
Tennis today – tips 18.08.2022
Tennis Today Tips – 18.08.2022
That Taylor Fritz had a smooth win over Nick Kyrgios surprised many. Now it’s on to the challenging opponents, as Andrey Rublev is by no means likely to be an easier opponent.
Denis Shapovalov is slowly fighting his way out of his month-long slump. Isn’t it still a bit too early to meet Daniil Medvedev directly? It’s clear that the Canadian is now the underdog.
After the embarrassing first-round exit in Montreal, Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to do much better in Cincinnati. His opener was quite commanding, and he now wants to serve just as strongly against Diego Schwartzman.
Neither Felix Auger-Aliassime nor Jannik Sinner are among the most consistent players on the tour, although they are actually among the best. The direct duel will now show who has the better nerves.
Carlos Alcaraz has had a few weak tournaments, but suddenly things seem to be looking up again. On Thursday, the youngster will duel with veteran Marin Cilic, and if experience plays a role here, he will have a tough time!
Tennis tips today broadcast: Where are the matches on 18.08.?
A Masters just before the US Open, of course you don’t miss that on Sky. When the first matches start at 5 pm, the teams will be ready for the uninterrupted broadcast. Of course, you can also follow the action via Skygo.
Tennis tips today 18.08.: Taylor Fritz – Andrey Rublev (17:00)
Two eliminations in the last 16, and now? Things haven’t gone so well for Taylor Fritz in recent weeks, but apparently Cincinnati 2022 suits him very well. Although he has already achieved his best result there, he wants more.
After his 6-1, 6-1 against Sebastian Baez, he delivered his masterpiece. He won 6-3, 6-2 against Nick Kyrgios, did not give the Australian a single break chance. 16 aces, 86% won points on first serve, it was a perfect match.
1.60 to 2.60, with these odds he now goes into the round of 16 against Andrey Rublev. He leads the direct comparison with 3:2 and has won the two most recent duels by more than 22.5 games. Will Rublev hold up as well on Thursday?
The Russian beat Fabio Fognini in a thriller 6-7, 7-6, 6-2, and after his first-round exit at the Canadian Open he doesn’t seem to be back to his old self yet. Nevertheless, he wants to reach the final again in Cincinnati, as he did in 2021.
Our Expert Tip: Over 21.5 Games
Tennis tips today 18.08.: Daniil Medvedev – Denis Shapovalov (19:00)
First the Los Cabos title, then the loss to Nick Kyrgios in the 2nd round of Montreal – how is he now, this Daniil Medvedev? The world No. 1 still struggled a bit in the opening round in Cincinnati.
The 2019 winner had to deal with Botic van de Zandschulp, his 6-4, 7-5 left room for improvement. Now he takes on Denis Shapovalov, is relatively clearly ahead with odds of 1.20 to 4.60. And that although the direct comparison shows a 2:2.
But Medvedev has won both of the most recent duels. Shapovalov would do well to take things slowly anyway. He has been looking for his form for months, and now he has finally won two matches in a row.
After beating Grigor Dimitrov 7-6, 6-3, he also managed to knock out the strong Tommy Paul. He showed nerves of steel at 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, although he committed a whopping ten double faults.
Our expert tip: Under 21.5 Games
Tennis tips today 17.08.: Stefanos Tsitsipas – Diego Schwartzman (19:30)
First it was the 3rd round of Wimbledon, then the first match of Montreal – if Stefanos Tsitsipas wants to play a major role at the US Open, he will have to improve significantly. Here in Cincinnati he started with a 6-4, 6-3 against Daniel Evans, left nothing to be desired.
92% won points on the first serve, not a single break chance surrendered – everything worked out in terms of service. With odds of 1.30 to 3.50 he is ahead against Diego Schwartzman, but in the direct comparison it is 2:2
The two duels that have taken place in 2022 have both resulted in three-set victories. Schwartzman has already played two matches in Cincinnati, in both of which he had to push his limits.
First we saw a 5-7, 6-4, 6-2 against Alex Molcan, then a 7-6, 3-6, 6-2 against Aslan Karatsev. The Argentine hasn’t had the best results in recent weeks, he just feels more comfortable on clay.
Our expert tip: 3 sets
Tennis tips today 19.08.: Felix Auger-Aliassime – Jannik Sinner (01:00)
Both celebrated birthdays a few days ago, Felix Auger-Aliassime the 22nd, Jannik Sinner blew out 21 candles. Now they want to spoil each other’s belated party. This is the second time they have met, a few months ago the Canadian secured an emphatic 6-1, 6-2.
After this embarrassment, Sinner naturally wants to make everything better. He was already very lucky in the 1st round in Cincinnati, when he managed a 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 against Thanasi Kokkinakis.
When the score was 7-5, 3-1 against Miomir Kecmanovic, his opponent had to retire. Strengths that Sinner could certainly use after the 1st round. Auger-Aliassime had to play first, defeated Alex de Minaur clearly 6-3, 6-2-.
A look at the bookmakers reveals: they see Sinner ahead with odds of 1,70 to 2,10. Both players are known for leaving consistency at home – who will that be more true for on Thursday?
Our expert tip: Win Auger-Aliassime
Tennis tips today 19.08.: Marin Cilic – Carlos Alcaraz (02:15 h)
Is Carlos Alcaraz getting back into form in time for the US Open? First he lost the finals of Hamburg and Umag, then he lost in Montreal directly in the 1st round against Tommy Paul. And now in Cincinnati?
The 6-3, 6-2 win over Mackenzie McDonald in the opener was already very convincing. Against Marin Cilic, the bookies see him clearly ahead, a 1.20 to 4.10 can be seen. A few months ago, Alcaraz won the direct duel 6-4, 6-4.
Marin Cilic has already beaten a Spaniard with Jaume Munar. But after this trouble-free success, he was on the brink of elimination against Emil Rusuuvuori. 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, seven break chances out of ten taken were the key to victory.
The Cincinnati Champion of 2016 brought only half of all first serves over the net, is he not yet back to 100 percent after his forced break from the Corona infection?
Our Expert Tip: Over 21.5 Games
