Sonego vs Tien Prediction 20 January 2025

Is it logical for sportbooks to claim that there is no clear favorite in the fourth-round match of the Australian Open between Lorenzo Sonego and Lerner Tien? More yes than no. A solid average player against one of the most promising players on the tour - this is how the match, whose prediction you are currently studying, can be briefly described.

Lorenzo Sonego

Sonego has never even reached the quarterfinals of a major before. Therefore, the motivation to achieve success must be sky-high. Throughout his long career, Lorenzo has won four significant titles (Cagliari, Metz, Winston-Salem, and Antalya). However, with a more intelligent approach, he is capable of accomplishing a more grand feat. In Melbourne, the Italian lost four sets over three matches, playing quite well in service games (3 breaks and 39 aces). Previously, the athlete had spectacularly failed in Hong Kong and Auckland, suffering heavy defeats from Cameron Norrie and Alex Michelsen.

Lerner Tien

It was Tien's very first appearance at such prestigious competitions, which immediately led to achieving solid successes. Last month, Lerner became the runner-up at the Next Gen Finals, but a painful loss to Joao Fonseca did not negatively affect his emotional state. In Melbourne, the American clinched six matches in his favor, even sending Daniil Medvedev packing. Thanks to the points earned, the athlete firmly established himself in the top-100 of the world rankings, which surely added confidence in his abilities.

Editorial Prediction

In this match, we deeply believe that Tien will give Sonego tremendous resistance. Lerner is eager to powerfully announce himself to the wider public, and we believe that thanks to the momentum he has gained, he will not let Lorenzo settle for an easy walk. A victory for the US representative with a handicap of +2.5 is the optimal option for the match.