Marin Cilic vs Rafael Nadal Prediction & Betting Tips - US Open

Prediction published on 01/09/2019, 12:39  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 01/09/2019 at 13:40 in Tennis Predictions

Rafael Nadal is the second seed at the US Open and has made good progress in his bid to win another US Open title. He last won the tournament in 2017 and had to retire injured in his semi-final here last year. Nadal has only had to win two matches to reach the fourth round. That's because his scheduled opponent in the second round pulled out injured. Nadal's two wins have both been in straight sets and he's only dropped 16 games in those matches. This will be tougher for him but he has beaten Cilic in six of their eight previous meetings and five of his wins came in straight sets.

Marin Cilic is ranked 22nd in the world but has an impressive record at the US Open. He won the title five years ago and reached the quarter finals last year. His best recent performance was a last eight appearance at the Citi Masters in Washington. Cilic has dropped sets in both the second and third round in this tournament. The most recent match saw him defeat John Isner in four sets. He reached the fourth round of the Australian Open earlier this year. Rafael Nadal has looked impressive so far at this tournament and he can be backed to beat Cilic in straight sets.