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7 The clay court swing has always managed to arouse the curiosity of fans, particularly with the thrilling showdowns at the Madrid Open. Now the stage is set up for one such exciting clash as the Spanish tennis star Roberto Carballés Baena takes on the current number 18 player, Alexander Bublik, in the round of 64.
As a part of the ATP Masters 1000 category, the Madrid Open features players of high caliber competing on the red clay courts at the Caja Mágica in Manzanares Park. With the likes of Bublik and Carballés Baena now looking to book a place in the round of 32, it will be fascinating to see who emerges victorious in this blockbuster showdown.
Alexander Bublik vs Roberto Carballés Baena: Madrid Open round of 64 match preview
The Kazakhstani tennis star started the clay court season with his participation at the Monte Carlo Masters, where he was the 16th seed, However, Alexander Bublik failed to start the clay swing on a high note as he tasted a round of 64 defeat at the hands of the Croatian, Borna Coric, who won in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1. Now, the current number 18 player will look to make amends at the Madrid Open, where he is the 17th seed and has directly secured a place in the round of 64.
Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 19, 2022. Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik in action during his second-round match against France’s Gael Monfils. REUTERS/Morgan Sette
Roberto Carballés Baena, on the other hand, is coming to the ATP Masters 1000 event after his round-of-16 finish in Barcelona. As an unseeded participant at the Madrid Open, the Spanish tennis player recently overcame his German opponent, Dominik Koepfer, in the round of 128.
Bublik vs Carballés Baena: Head-to-Head
Prediction: Carballés Baena to overcome Bublik in the R64
In his recent match on clay, the Spanish player had a remarkable 81% point conversation rate on his first serves against Koepfer. Meanwhile, his. upcoming opponent, Bublik, only managed to convert 60% of the points on his first serve during his clay court clash in Monte Carlo. In their most recent matches, Carballés Baena managed to hit 2 aces and 2 double faults, compared to 2 and 8 for Bublik.
Other statistics, like the Spanish player’s solid 495/297 record on clay, also make him a favorite to win this R64 at the Madrid Open. Bublik, on the other hand, has a 53/57 record on the surface. Playing on his home turf, Carballés Baena is well aware of the conditions, and he will likely beat his Kazakhstani opponent in straight sets.
Who do you think will prevail in this R64 showdown between Alexander Bublik and Roberto Carballés Baena? Let us know in the comments section.
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