Ilya Ivashka will face Holger Rune in the quarter-finals of the Sofia Open. The game will start on September 30 at 17:30.
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Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (+1) for Rune – 1.90.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Games Over 22 – 1.65.
Rune is objectively stronger. In addition, the Dane is in good form at the moment, as evidenced by his recent win over the much-improved Sonego.
Both Ivashka and Rune are difficult opponents. It’s unlikely that either of them will be able to win in two sets. It’s likely to be a long, encounter that will last three sets.
Ivashka has been doing quite well in the second half of the season. In June, he reached the semi-finals in Atlanta and also played in the third round of the US Open.
In Sofia, Ivashka was victorious against two serious opponents. In the first round, he defeated Mikael Ymer (7-6, 4-6, 7-5). In the second round, Ilya secured a two-set victory over Grigor Dimitrov (6-3, 7-6).
Ivashka’s previous ten meetings with the top 50 have turned into six defeats.
Rune is finally beginning to emerge from his protracted playing crisis. The black streak in Dane’s game came after Roland Garros, where he managed to reach the quarter-finals for the first time in his career.
Recent results include reaching the third round of the US Open and reaching the quarter-finals in Metz. In Sofia, Rune defeated Tim Van Rijthoven (7-6, 7-6) on two tie-breaks and Lorenzo Sonego (6-7, 6-4, 6-3) in three sets.
Rune has won five of his last seven quarter-final matches.
In 4 of Rune’s last 5 matches, more than 9.5 games have been played in the first set. We offer to bet on “1st Set Games – Over 9.5” with odds of 2.03.
Type of Court – Indoor Hard
Speed of Court – 6/10
Ivashka’s Rating – 71
Ilya Ivashka Wins/Losses in 2022 – 22/19
Rune’s Rating – 31
Holger Rune Wins/Losses in 2022 – 33/25
Ilya and Holger will play their first head-to-head match.
The match will be played at Center Court, Arena Armeec, Sofia, Bulgaria.
We recommend checking out the odds for the Sofia Open: Ivashka vs Rune at 22bet and MelBet.