Valentin Royer vs Learner Tien Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Hangzhou Open

Prediction published on 20/09/2025, 12:44  by Geoffrey Ejiga | Modified on 20/09/2025 at 12:52 in Tennis Predictions

Valentin Royer and Learner Tien will meet for the first time ever in a high-stakes quarterfinal in the ATP 250 at Hangzhou. With no H2H stats and little to separate them in recent times, we think the total sets bet is the way to go here. See our Valentin Royer vs Learner Tien match prediction below.

Our sharp pick in this game is the “two total sets” bet, and we have very good reasons to stick with this pick. For one, it’s anyone’s game in this clash, as both players have been on a tear recently. Royer has won his last four singles and nine of his last 12.

But what stood out is that 13 of his last 24 singles have ended in straight sets, and eight of his last 14 on hardcourt. Likewise, Tien has won back-to-back games in this tournament, knocking out Mariano Navone and later, Guilio Zeppieri in the RO16, effectively bouncing back after Novak Djokovic ended his US Open dream.

And Tien’s run of straight set games is even more impressive than Royer's. Of Learner Tien’s last 19 singles, 18 have finished in straight sets. If we’re counting hardcourt singles only, 11 of Tien’s last 12 finished in straight sets.