What a match-up we have lined up for this ATP Second Round clash! World No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime takes on Stefanos Tsitsipas in a high-voltage contest scheduled for Mon, 17 Aug, 3:00 am AEST. When looking at expert tennis predictions, this match jumps off the page with two serious contenders meeting early in the tournament.

Tsitsipas enters this contest holding a rank of 53 with 980 ranking points, boasting a strong 66% career win percentage (391-202). Auger-Aliassime carries elite form into the match as the World No. 4 with 4,740 ranking points. Both players bring plenty of firepower to the court, setting up a cracking battle.

Head to Head: World No. 4 vs former No. 3

The numbers say Felix Auger-Aliassime holds the edge on recent ladder standings. Ranked No. 4 in the world, the Canadian enters as the head-to-head favourite at 1.65. However, he is coming off a setback in his last start on Thu, 6 Aug, falling in three sets (L 6 2–7 6 v TBD). He will be eager to bounce back immediately and demonstrate his top-four pedigree.

Stefanos Tsitsipas comes into this match at 2.25 head-to-head and carries positive momentum into the court. The Greek star is coming off a win on Wed, 5 Aug against Martin Damm (W 6 6–4 4), showing great composure after a tight battle with Alex de Minaur on Thu, 30 July. Tsitsipas holds a YTD record of 23-17 with one title this season and 14 career titles overall. With a career-high rank of 3, he rates a real chance to push the favourite all the way.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 12:56 am AEST. Odds can change.
Jaume Antoni Munar Clar2.35Our tipArthur Rinderknech1.60
Solid tickOur tip: Felix Auger-Aliassime. As the World No. 4 with 4,740 ranking points, Auger-Aliassime has the quality to claim victory despite his recent last-start loss.

Tipped at $1.65 (3:12 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

1–1

Jaume Antoni Munar Clar vs Arthur Rinderknech

Hard1-0
Indoor0-1
100%1st set → match win % (H2H)100%
0%Deciding set win % (H2H)100%
77%1st serve points won %69%
37%Return points won %35%

Set Handicap: Crucial edges on the board

The line market has set the line at 1.5 sets. Stefanos Tsitsipas is priced at 1.45 on the +1.5 set handicap, giving a big tick to punters expecting a tight contest. Given his proven career win rate and recent winning start, securing at least one set is well within his reach.

On the flip side, Felix Auger-Aliassime is paying 2.6 to cover the -1.5 set handicap. If the World No. 4 hits his top gear early, a straight-sets victory is on the cards, but Tsitsipas's career pedigree suggests taking the set start on the underdog holds real appeal.

SetsOdds correct as at 12:56 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipJaume Antoni Munar Clar -1.53.20Arthur Rinderknech +1.51.35
Solid tickOur tip: Stefanos Tsitsipas +1.5. Tsitsipas is coming off a last-start win and holds 14 career titles, rating a strong chance to cover the set handicap.

Tipped at $1.45 (3:12 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.

Jaume Antoni Munar Clarlast 4

−1.5 cover rate25%1/4
+1.5 cover rate50%2/4
Straight-sets wins25%1/4

Arthur Rinderknechlast 4

−1.5 cover rate25%1/4
+1.5 cover rate100%4/4
Straight-sets wins0%0/4
25%−1.5 cover % (form)25%
H2H −1.5 cover (Jaume Antoni Munar Clar)50%1/2

Total Games: Expecting a tight contest

The Total Games market is set at 23.5 games, with the Over priced at 1.95 and the Under at 1.85. Both players have demonstrated the ability to fight through long sets in recent starts — Tsitsipas went three sets in his victory over Damm, while Auger-Aliassime also went three sets in his match on Thu, 6 Aug.

When two quality operators battle it out in the early rounds, extended sets are always on the cards. The stats feed points towards a grinding contest, making Over 23.5 games rate a real chance of landing.

GamesOdds correct as at 12:56 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipOver 39.51.90Under 39.51.90
Light tickOur tip: Over 23.5. Both players went the distance in three-set matches in their most recent outings, pointing towards a long contest.

Tipped at $1.95 (3:12 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Match total games

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

Jaume Antoni Munar Clar matches (n=4)avg 33.5vs 39.5
2140
Arthur Rinderknech matches (n=4)avg 37vs 39.5
2140
H2H meetings (n=2)avg 25vs 39.5
2140

Hit rate vs 39.5

Jaume Antoni Munar Clarn=4
Over 50%Under 50%
Arthur Rinderknechn=4
Over 25%Under 75%
H2Hn=2
Over 0%Under 100%
16.5Avg games won (form)19.8