The Round 1 showdown at the ATP event delivered a gripping contest as Stefanos Tsitsipas took on Arthur Fils. Heading into the clash, the market had Arthur Fils marked as the clear favourite at 1.23 in the head-to-head market, while Stefanos Tsitsipas was cast as the outsider at 4.20.
When the dust settled, it was Stefanos Tsitsipas who found a way to alter the script, claiming victory in a hard-fought battle with a final scoreline of 4 7 6 6–6 6 1 4. Tsitsipas entered this fixture looking to bounce back following a recent loss on Thursday, 27 August against Aleksandar Kovacevic, while Arthur Fils was last seen claiming a win against Cameron Norrie on Sunday, 9 Aug. Despite the pre-match expectations siding with the French player, Tsitsipas dug deep to secure the win.
How the tips went
Looking back at the pre-match predictions, let us check how the published selection fared on the court.
Head to Head: Arthur Fils to win at 1.23 — Loss. The market heavily favoured Arthur Fils to get the job done, but Stefanos Tsitsipas had other ideas, fighting through to take the match and handing backers of the favourite a loss.