Carlos Alcaraz vs Li Tu Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to advance certainly

Analysis and prediction for the US Open Round 128 match between Carlo Alcaraz and Grigor Li Tu on the 26th August 2024.

Carlos Alcaraz (ATP #3)

Alcaraz is in great form heading into the match, after performing brilliantly on the ATP tour recently by reaching the final of the Paris Olympics. He is an aggressive player at baseline, and with great footwork and shot-making skills. Indeed, bookmakers do favor Alcaraz for this one, with the reigning odds showing his dominant position.

Expect Alcaraz to dictate play with his powerful groundstrokes and strong serve. He is likely to use his superior agility and court coverage to force errors from Tu.

Li Tu (ATP #188)

Li Tu has been playing mostly in Challenger and ITF events; he has had some pretty mixed results. Recently, he did win in the US Open Qualifiers but doesn't have much experience on the ATP circuit against elite opponents like Alcaraz.

You'll have to be very aggressive, looking for those aggressive shots, and trying to move Alcaraz out of his rhythm. Well, the question is how to keep this up in the face of such relentless pressure from Alcaraz.

Expert Betting Tips

The overwhelming favorite for this to be won in straight sets is Carlos Alcaraz. Skill, recent form, and experience of playing at the highest level point to one man: Alcaraz.

• Under 27 Games at 1.64 Odds
• Under 25.5 Games at 1.93
• Under 26.5 at 1.66 Odds