Frances Tiafoe vs Jenson Brooksby Prediction: Expecting a Long Match

In the ATP 250 tournament semifinals in Atlanta, USA, two hosts will meet - No. 29 Frances Tiafoe and No. 43 Jenson Brooksby. The guys played each other on the American court about a year ago, too. That match was won in two games by Brooksby, who is quoted as the favorite in the upcoming match.

Frances Tiafoe

After a reasonably successful Wimbledon, where Tiafoe reached the last 16 and lost to Goffin, the American took a break and appeared three weeks later at a tournament in Atlanta. He had already played two matches against Daniel and Nakashima. Tiafoe won both in two sets at ease. For example, the game against the latter lasted an hour and 4 minutes, 6-4, 6-2. He fired eight times with zero double faults and won 81% of his points on his first serve and 76% on his second. On receptions, Tiafoe's stats were 28%/64%.

Jenson Brooksby

Just as Tiafoe took a break, so did Brooksby. The 43rd-ranked player reached the last 32 of the English Majors, where he unexpectedly fell to Garin. But unlike Frances, Jenson started at the Atlanta tournament from the first round, playing three matches - against Paire, Macdonald and Isner. He defeated the first two in two sets, while Isner in three. Despite three sets, we can't say it was a long match between Brooksby and Isner. It lasted an hour and 50 minutes, 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 in favor of Janson. Brooksby made four aces, won 84% of his first-serve points and 61% of his second-serve points. On the receiving end, Brooksby had a 33%/52% rate.

Expert Betting Tips

Bookmakers consider Brooksby to be the favorite most likely because of the statistics of face-to-face encounters. At the same time, that Tiafoe wants revenge for the Washington defeat so Frances is more motivated. But first of all, we think that the match will be a long one, just like the first meeting of the Americans. As for the outcome, we'll go with the underdog.

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