Second-round ATP action fires up on Saturday, 26 Sept, 4:30 pm AEST as Federico Cina faces off against Alexandre Muller. Both players hit the court coming off last-start victories on Thursday, 24 September.

If you are searching for expert tennis tips ahead of Saturday's clash, the numbers offer plenty of insight across the head-to-head, set handicap, and total games markets.

Head to Head: Muller Leads the Charge

The ranking and head-to-head numbers jump off the page for this second-round matchup. Alexandre Muller enters ranked World No. 135 with a career-high ranking of 38 and one career title, compared to Federico Cina at World No. 170.

Muller also holds the head-to-head advantage, having claimed their previous meeting in March 2026. In terms of season form, Muller holds a 5-13 YTD record, while Cina stands at 2-7 across 2026.

Both competitors are coming off last-start wins on Thursday, 24 September. Cina defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli in straight sets, while Muller swept past Moise Kouame. On the head-to-head board, Muller is priced as the 1.87 favourite, with Cina available at 1.94. Given the ranking edge and past H2H victory, Muller rates a real chance to claim the win.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 2:14 am AEST. Odds can change.
Federico Cina2.00Our tipAlexandre Muller1.82
Solid tickOur tip: Alexandre Muller. Muller holds a higher ranking of World No. 135 and defeated Cina in their previous head-to-head meeting.

Tipped at $1.87 (11:42 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

0–1

Federico Cina vs Alexandre Muller

Clay0-1
0%1st set → match win % (H2H)100%
0%Deciding set win % (H2H)0%
70%1st serve points won %69%
33%Return points won %52%

Set Handicap: 1.5 Sets on Offer

The line market is set at 1.5 sets. Home player Cina gets the +1.5 set start at 1.4, while Muller is offered at 2.8 to cover the -1.5 set line.

Muller won two of his last three overall matches, including recent victories over Kouame and Ziga Sesko. Having defeated Cina in straight sets back in March 2026, Muller to cover the set handicap presents an interesting angle for punters.

SetsOdds correct as at 2:14 am AEST. Odds can change.
Federico Cina +1.51.40Our tipAlexandre Muller -1.52.80
Light tickOur tip: Alexandre Muller -1.5. Muller won his previous encounter against Cina in straight sets and has won two of his last three starts.

Tipped at $2.80 (11:42 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Federico Cinalast 3

−1.5 cover rate33%1/3
+1.5 cover rate33%1/3
Straight-sets wins33%1/3

Alexandre Mullerlast 3

−1.5 cover rate67%2/3
+1.5 cover rate67%2/3
Straight-sets wins67%2/3
33%−1.5 cover % (form)67%
H2H −1.5 cover (Federico Cina)0%0/1

Total Games: Line Set at 22.5

The total games line sits at 22.5 games for this contest, with both Over 22.5 and Under 22.5 sitting at 1.9.

Both players produced swift two-set wins in their most recent outings on Thursday, 24 September. With both coming off dominant single-digit game concessions last start, the Under 22.5 games option looks reasonable if momentum continues.

GamesOdds correct as at 2:14 am AEST. Odds can change.
Over 22.51.90Our tipUnder 22.51.90
Solid tickOur tip: Under 22.5. Both players recorded quick straight-set victories in their most recent starts on Thursday, 24 September.

Tipped at $1.90 (11:42 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 22.5.

Federico Cina matches (n=3)avg 19vs 22.5
1327
Alexandre Muller matches (n=3)avg 18vs 22.5
1327
H2H meetings (n=1)avg 17vs 22.5
1327

Hit rate vs 22.5

Federico Cinan=3
Over 33%Under 67%
Alexandre Mullern=3
Over 0%Under 100%
H2Hn=1
Over 0%Under 100%
7.3Avg games won (form)10.3