Expert Overview
The upcoming match between Ilya Ivashka and Nicolas Mejia on September 2, 2025, at 07:00 is poised to be a thrilling encounter. Ivashka, known for his defensive skills and resilience, will face off against the powerful and aggressive play of Mejia. This clash of styles promises an engaging match with potential for high game counts and strategic battles. The betting odds suggest a leaning towards a longer first set and a full three-set match, indicating closely contested sets.
Ivashka, Ilya
Mejia, Nicolas
(FT)
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1st Set Games | 64.80% | (0-1) 2-6 1st Set 1.33 | |
| Under 1st Set Games | 56.20% | (0-1) 2-6 1st Set 1.83 | |
| Tie Break in 1st Set (No) | 76.60% | (0-1) | |
| Tie Break in Match (No) | 68.50% | (0-1) | |
| Total Games 2-Way (Over 22.5) | 61.00% | (0-1) 1.91 | |
| Under 2.5 Sets | 63.90% | (0-1) |
First Set Predictions
The odds for “Over 1st Set Games” at 63.20 suggest that the first set is expected to be competitive, with both players likely pushing each other to extend the set beyond the standard nine games. Ivashka’s ability to hold serve under pressure might be tested against Mejia’s aggressive baseline play, potentially leading to a higher game count in the first set.
Conversely, the “Under 1st Set Games” odds at 53.70 indicate a significant possibility of a quicker resolution in the first set if either player manages to break serve early and capitalize on momentum. The “Tie Break in 1st Set (No)” at 77.70 suggests that avoiding a tiebreak is favored, hinting at one player establishing a decisive lead before reaching deuce games.
Match Predictions
The likelihood of no tiebreak occurring in the match is reflected in the “Tie Break in Match (No)” odds at 69.50, suggesting that one player may dominate long enough in sets to avoid tiebreaks altogether. This could point towards Ivashka leveraging his defensive prowess or Mejia overpowering his opponent from the baseline.
For “Total Games 2-Way (Over 22.5)” at 64.10, the expectation is for a high total game count across the match, reinforcing the prediction of a closely contested and potentially extended match. The “Under 2.5 Sets” odds at 60.00 further support this view, indicating a strong chance that the match will go the distance into three sets, with both players fighting hard for every point.