Tuesday 08/07/2014, 19:00, ATP Newport, Jack Sock vs Alex Kuznetsov

Jack Sock vs Alex Kuznetsov Betting Preview

One and a half months from now, the U.S. Open will begin and players are trying to properly prepare for the last grand slam of the year. One of the first tournaments played on a hard surface is the ATP Newport event, with Americans being favorites to lift the trophy. Jack Sock and Alex Kuznetsov square off in the opening round, with none of them having to play qualifying rounds.

Jack Sock vs Alex Kuznetsov Betting Odds

At Unibet

Jack Sock 1.65, Alex Kuznetsov 2.20

Jack Sock vs Alex Kuznetsov Betting Tips

Jack Sock is a fast rising tennis player who has recently entered top 100 and he could set a new milestone in his career this year. A solid performance on hard surface, wrapped up by a deep run it U.S. Open could see him breaking top 50 but the first challenge is to outshine countryman Alex Kuznetsov at Newport.

For someone who owns such a powerful first serve, it is a bit surprising that Jack Sock failed to make the third round at Wimbledon. The American was somehow unlucky to be pit against Raonic a player who has a similar style, but is considerably better than Jack. He allowed a single break in each set, but that was enough for the Canadian to win in three sets and Sock took a two-week break.

He will need to stick to the same strategy against Alex Kuznetsov while hoping that his first serve will carry him through the second round. His opponent has a powerful backhand and can sustain long rallies, so Jack needs to win points quickly, otherwise Alex will get the upper hand.

Kuznetsov was on the verge of causing a major upset at Wimbledon on, after winning the qualifying rounds easily and eliminating two players at the main event. He won the first two sets against Fognini but the Italian rebounded and emerged victorious in the decisive set by 9-7.

Key Facts

• Kuznetsov is the more experienced player and despite being five years older, he has the stamina to play three sets if needed.
• In the only head to head match between the two players, it was Alex who prevailed in three sets, one year ago at Tallahassee

Jack Sock vs Alex Kuznetsov Betting Prediction

Jack Sock is credited with the first chance to win tonight, but this match is in fact a coin flip, because the winner will be the one who serves better. The longer the game lasts, the more likely it is for Alex to emerge victorious and the odds for this outcome are spectacular at Unibet.

Bet: Alex Kuznetsov @ 2.20 with Unibet