Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori Prediction: Pavel is underestimated

Prediction for the ATP Hong Kong Pavel Kotov vs Emil Ruusuvuori match which will take place on January 5th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Pavel performed well in his first two matches at the Hong Kong tournament. First, Pavel knocked out Borges and then Musetti. Musetti is one of the 30 strongest tennis players in the world, but it took Pavel one hour and 43 minutes to beat Lorenzo. During the match against Musetti, Kotov served twice with four double faults and won 79% of the points on the first serve and 35% on the second. Return statistics: 33%/56%, winner/unforced errors statistics 16/13.

As expected, Emil beat Khachanov in the second round of the Hong Kong tournament. Before knocking out Khachanov, Emil had already eliminated Bonzi from the game. The match against Karen lasted almost two and a half hours. Emil won the first set in a tie-break but lost the second set 6:2. The Finn regained his composure in the third set and only allowed Khachanov to win two games. Ruusuvuori served five aces against three double faults and won 71% of the points on his first serve and 53% on his second. Return statistics: 33%/50%, winner/unforced errors statistics 33/23.

Pavel has improved a lot lately and has started the current season very confidently, with two wins in two matches, including beating the strong Italian Musetti in sets. Ruusuvuori also has two wins in 2024, but both in three sets. Kotov also has an advantage over the Finn, but despite these facts, Kotov is considered an underdog in this pairing. We think Pavel is underestimated, and Kotov has a good chance of making it to the next round in Hong Kong.