Holger Rune vs Arthur Cazaux Prediction: Holger will play more stable tennis

Prediction for the ATP Australia Holger Rune vs Arthur Cazaux match which will take place on January 18th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

We thought that Rune would beat Nishioka more easily. In the end, the match between the Dane and the Japanese lasted three hours and 28 minutes, and Rune won with 6:2, 4:6, 7:6, and 6:4. During the game, Rune made 17 aces with five double faults, won 77% of the points on the first serve and 59% on the second. Return statistics: 31%/50%, winners/unforced errors statistics 71/55. Before the Australian Open, Rune played only one exhibition match in 2024, defeating Khachanov in sets.

The world number 122 started the AO 2024 from the main draw and faced the Serbian Laszlo Dyer, ranked 33rd in the world, in the first round. Cazeaux was the underdog in the pairing, but he beat Laszlo in five sets, 6:2, 6:7, 6:2, 3:6, 6:2. During the match against Djere, Cazeaux served 11 times with three double faults and won 85% of the points on the first serve and 51% on the second serve. Return statistics: 36%/52%, winners/unforced errors 38/56.

Cazeaux is in great form. He won the Challenger before the Australian Open and defeated Laszlo Dierre in five sets in Melbourne. Rune played unstable against Nishioka. He started well but faltered, leading to a set loss. There is no doubt that Holger will play more stable tennis against the Frenchman, and Cazeaux, although ranked below the Japanese in the ATP rankings, is in much better shape than Rune's last opponent.