The ATP action keeps rolling as Mattia Bellucci takes on Zsombor Piros in a First Round clash starting at 4:00 am AEST on Wednesday, 2 September. Italian left-hander Bellucci hits the court looking to make a strong opening impression, while Hungary's Piros aims to claim a big main-tour victory.

If you are searching for the latest tennis betting tips, this matchup offers plenty of stats-led angles across head-to-head, set handicap, and total games markets.

Head-To-Head: Bellucci Leads the Market

Bellucci enters this contest sitting at rank 80 on the ladder with a 10-16 YTD record. His most recent outing on 26 August ended in a defeat to Luciano Darderi, following a victory over Martin Landaluce on 24 August. Across his career, Bellucci holds a 28-42 record with a 40% win percentage.

Piros comes into the fixture sitting at rank 123 with a 0-1 record on the main tour this season. The Hungarian right-hander holds a 12-9 career record, giving him a 57% career win percentage. With no previous head-to-head encounters between these two, this is their very first meeting on tour.

In head-to-head betting, Bellucci is currently installed as the favourite at 1.45, while Piros sits at 2.78 to claim the victory.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 8:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipBen Shelton1.34Stefanos Tsitsipas3.29
Solid tickOur tip: Mattia Bellucci. Bellucci brings significantly more main-tour match practice this season and holds the higher ranking at 80.

Tipped at $1.45 (9:14 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

0–1

Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas

Hard0-1
0%1st set → match win % (H2H)100%
0%Deciding set win % (H2H)0%
84%1st serve points won %93%
21%Return points won %28%

Set Handicap: Looking at the Sets Line

The set handicap market sees Bellucci at -2.5 sets priced at 2.95, while Piros gets a +2.5 sets start at 1.40. Covering -2.5 sets requires a clean sweep without dropping a single set.

Given Bellucci's recent match went deep against Darderi, backing Piros at +2.5 sets rates a real chance as the Hungarian looks to stay competitive early.

SetsOdds correct as at 8:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Ben Shelton -2.52.95Our tipStefanos Tsitsipas +2.51.40
Solid tickOur tip: Zsombor Piros +2.5. Piros boasts a 57% career win percentage and can stay competitive enough to take at least one set.

Tipped at $1.40 (9:14 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.

Ben Sheltonlast 5

−1.5 cover rate80%4/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins20%1/5

Stefanos Tsitsipaslast 5

−1.5 cover rate80%4/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins20%1/5
80%−1.5 cover % (form)80%
H2H −1.5 cover (Ben Shelton)0%0/1

Total Games Line: 37.5 Games Benchmark

The total games line is set at 37.5 games, with both Over 37.5 and Under 37.5 sitting at 1.90.

The numbers say that a maiden head-to-head clash between players with contrasting main-tour workloads could easily see momentum shifts, making the Over 37.5 games an appealing option.

GamesOdds correct as at 8:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 39.51.85Under 39.51.95
Light tickOur tip: Over 37.5. With no prior head-to-head history, early adjustments could lead to extended sets and push the total game count higher.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 39.5.

Ben Shelton matches (n=5)avg 33.6vs 39.5
2240
Stefanos Tsitsipas matches (n=5)avg 33vs 39.5
2240
H2H meetings (n=1)avg 26vs 39.5
2240

Hit rate vs 39.5

Ben Sheltonn=5
Over 40%Under 60%
Stefanos Tsitsipasn=5
Over 40%Under 60%
H2Hn=1
Over 0%Under 100%
18.2Avg games won (form)18.2