ATP Barcelona Open 2021: Kei Nishikori v Guido Pella – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
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World No. 39, Kei Nishikori will take on World No.1, Guido Pella in the opening round of the 2021 Barcelona Open April 19.
Match Details
- Tournament: ATP Barcelona Open 2021
- Match: Kei Nishikori v Guido Pella
- Round: First round
- Date: 19th April, 2021
- Prize Money: $9,690
- Venue: Barcelona, Spain
- Surface: Clay Court
Kei Nishikori v Guido Pella: Preview
The Japanese star will make yet another appearance in Barcelona, where he is a former two-time champion and a three-time finalist. Nishikori enjoys playing on clay and could have even won the Mardid Masters, a few years back (albeit injury).
After losing early in Australia after his return to the tour in 2021, he has matches under his belt, with deep results in Dubai. However, in Miami he went down to Stefanos Tsitsipas in round three. This will be his first match of the season on the dirt.
On the other hand, Pella has had a miserable start to the season. He has won only a single match and lost four. As far as clay goes, he has lost both the matches. The 30-year-old likes to play on clay and can certainly has the game to bother the top players in Barcelona.
Kei Nishikori v Guido Pella: Head to Head
These two have never met on the tour before. This will be their first ever meeting.
Kei Nishikori v Guido Pella: Prediction
The Japanese is very comfortable on the clay. Furthermore, his past success at the event will also give him confidence going into this tournament. He has also got plenty of matches under his belt post his return from injury. On the other hand, Pella has the experience and is a handy opponent too. However, it would take him consistency from the back court to beat Nishikori in Barcelona.
Match Prediction: Kei Nishikori should win in two sets.
Also read: ATP Barcelona Open 2021: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga vs Egor Gerasimov–Preview, Head to Head and Prediction
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