Hubert Hurkacz vs Yoshihito Nishioka Prediction: Hubert won't find it easy

Hubert Hurkacz and Yoshihito Nishioka are both going to face each other in the ATP Cincinnati round of 32. According to past records, both players had met only once, at the Le Gosier Challenger back in April 2016. 

Hubert Hurkacz (ATP #7)

Hubert Hurkacz prepares to take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the round of 32 in the ATP Cincinnati. The odds are behind Hubert here for obvious reasons, which is his form and higher ranking. The last time Hubert Hurkacz faced Yoshihito was in 2016 and since then both players have obviously developed.

Hubert Hurkacz entered the ATP Cincinnati following his defeat to Alexei Popyrin in the ATP Montreal quarter finals. He lost in 3 sets by a 3-6,7-6,7-5 score.

His stats in the game was as follows:

SERVICE: First serve 65%, First serve points 75%, Second serve 84%, Second serve points 46%, break points saved 72%.

RETURN: First serve return points 30%, Second serve return points 52% and breakpoints converted 3.

Yoshihito Nishioka (ATP #52)

Yoshihito Nishioka enters the ATP Cincinnati round of 32 and he's faced by a stronger opposition, Hubert Hurkacz. Despite beating Hubert in their first meeting almost 8 years ago, Yoshihito is currently considered the underdog in this clash.

Yoshihito Nishioka entered the ATP Cincinnati in the round of 64, where he played against Miomir Kecmanović and won in straight sets by a score of 6-4,7-5.

His stats were summarized as follows:-

SERVICE: First serve 63%, First serve points 68%, Second serve 100%, Second serve points 70%, break points saved 50%.

RETURN: First serve return points 25%, Second serve return points 46% and breakpoints converted 3.

Expert Betting Tips

While Hurkacz's big serve and relentless aggression ought to make him a favorite, the rapidness and consistency of Nishioka will eventually be a problem for Hurkacz if he is not sharp. That said, betting on Hurkacz to win and further considering a three-set match with Nishioka taking one set could provide a good balance of risk and reward.

• Hubert Hurkacz Win and Over 19.5 Games at 1.75 Odds
• Hubert Hurkacz Win First Set and Match at 1.60 Odds
• Total 3 Sets at 2.25 Odds