Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Hubert Hurkacz: Preview and betting tips

As 2022 approaches, tennis fans can look forward to the start of the third edition of the ATP Cup. The most watched duel of the first day of play should undoubtedly be the duel between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Hubert Hurkacz, members of the world top ten. Who will claim an important victory in the season opener?

Stefanos Tsitsipas is a 23-year-old tennis player originally from Greece. He is currently ranked fourth in the ATP rankings. However, his career high is third place, where he was in August.

In 2021, Tsitsipas played a total of 73 matches, of which he managed to win 55. The native of Athens managed to dominate tournaments in Monte Carlo and Lyon.

His opponent will be Hubert Hurkacz. The year 2021 was a breakthrough year for the 24-year-old Polish tennis player. For the first time in his career, he broke into the top ten tennis players in the world. He is currently ranked ninth.

The reward for winning tournaments in Delray Beach, Miami and Metis was participation in the Tournament of Champions. Hurkacz played in the group with Medvedev, Sinner and Zverev, but could not add a win to his account.

So what to bet on? The players know each other very well, as Saturday morning will be their ninth meeting. Tsitsipas has been the most successful so far, winning on six occasions. All the duels have been played on hard surfaces, which will not change now.

The paper favourite will be the Greek. He cannot be expected to not play to his full potential in the match, as it is about points in the ATP rankings. However, the question remains in what form he will enter the clash, as he recently underwent an elbow surgery.