Third-round action at the ATP level kicks off on Wed, 19 Aug, 3:00 am AEST, and this match-up brings plenty of energy. World No. 79 Jaime Faria comes into this contest buzzing after four straight wins, while Aussie Adam Walton, ranked 98th, is riding a two-match winning run of his own. If you are looking for smart tennis tips, this first-ever head-to-head battle gives us plenty of stats to sink our teeth into.

Who Wins The Head To Head?

The numbers say Jaime Faria has the form edge right now. The Portuguese prospect boasts an 11-8 YTD record and jumps off the page with a four-match winning streak, coming off a strong victory over Ben Shelton on Mon, 17 Aug. Prior to that, he took care of Jenson Brooksby, Yibing Wu, and Nikoloz Basilashvili. Faria currently sits at 760 points on the ladder with a career record of 16 wins and 22 losses.

On the other side, Aussie Adam Walton comes in off a win against Ignacio Buse on Mon, 17 Aug, making it back-to-back victories following his win over Nicolas Mejia on Sat, 15 Aug. Walton is sitting 97th on the ladder with 654 points, holding an 8-14 record this year. With a 0-0 head-to-head history between these two, Faria enters as the 1.68 favourite on the head-to-head board, while Walton is priced at 2.20.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 6:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipJaime Faria1.65Adam Walton2.25
Big tickOur tip: Jaime Faria. Faria is riding a four-match winning streak and holds the ranking edge as World No. 79.

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Head-to-head context

0–0

Jaime Faria vs Adam Walton

100%1st set → match win % (form)75%

Set Handicap: Looking At The Line

The set handicap line sits at -1.5 sets for Faria (+1.5 sets for Walton). Faria laying 1.5 sets is paying 2.60, while Walton getting the start is at 1.45. Faria's dominant recent run includes convincing performances across his last four victories, making the set line an intriguing angle.

Walton has shown fight by winning his last two starts, but his overall YTD record of 8-14 indicates he can be vulnerable against higher-ranked opponents. For those backing Faria's momentum, getting the Portuguese star to cover rates a real chance if he maintains the level shown in his recent outings.

SetsOdds correct as at 6:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipJaime Faria -1.52.60Adam Walton +1.51.45
Light tickOur tip: Jaime Faria -1.5. Faria's red-hot form rates a real chance to see him seal another victory in straight sets.

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Set handicap (±1.5) form

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

Jaime Farialast 5

−1.5 cover rate80%4/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins80%4/5

Adam Waltonlast 5

−1.5 cover rate60%3/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins60%3/5
80%−1.5 cover % (form)60%

Total Games Market

The total games line is set at 23.5 games, with Over priced at 1.95 and Under at 1.85. Both players have been getting through matches efficiently of late. Faria's most recent outing finished under that line in his win over Shelton, while Walton's victory against Buse also produced a short game count.

With both competitors coming off straight-set victories in their last start, backing Under 23.5 games gets a big tick for those expecting a direct, lower-game contest in this third-round encounter.

GamesOdds correct as at 6:12 am AEST. Odds can change.
Over 23.51.95Our tipUnder 23.51.85
Solid tickOur tip: Under 23.5. Both players are coming off clean wins in their last start, making a low game total an attractive angle.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 23.5.

Jaime Faria matches (n=5)avg 19.8vs 23.5
1528
Adam Walton matches (n=5)avg 23.4vs 23.5
1528

Hit rate vs 23.5

Jaime Farian=5
Over 0%Under 100%
Adam Waltonn=5
Over 40%Under 60%
11.4Avg games won (form)12.4