ATP Estoril Open 2021: Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

ATP Estoril Open 2021: Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena – Preview, Head to Head and Prediction

Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena

Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena: Kevin Anderson will clash against the Spaniard, Roberto Carballes Baena in the second round of the Estoril Open. Anderson is ranked 105th in the world, whereas, Baena is ranked 93th in the world.

Match Details

  • Tournament: Millennium Estoril Open 2021
  • Match: Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena
  • Round: 2nd Round
  • Date: 27th April, 2021
  • PrizeMoney: €5,600
  • Venue: Estoril, Portugal
  • Surface: Clay Court

Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena: Match Preview

Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson last played at the Miami Open, where he was defeated in the first round by Damir Dzumhur. In the first round of the Estoril Open, he defeated the American, Frances Tiafoe in an incredible three set victory, after coming back from a set down. The South African won two tiebreakers to progress into the second round.

Roberto Carballes Baena was awarded a spot in the main draw, by via of being the lucky loser. The Spaniard replaced Kei Nishikori in the main draw, after the latter pulled out of the Estoril Open. Baena last played at the Serbia Open 2021 last week, where he suffered a first round loss.

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Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena: Head-to-Head

Roberto Carballes Baena

The duo have never faced against each other, and the head to head stands at 0-0.

Kevin Anderson vs Roberto Carballes Baena: Match Prediction

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Kevin Anderson is the favorite to win the second round encounter. The South African has plenty of experience, and is coming on the back of an impressive victory over Frances Tiafoe. The veteran held his nerve, and defeated Tiafoe in a close three set encounter. However, Roberto Carballes Baena is a good player on clay courts, and is expected to challenge Anderson. The match will be a three set affair, with the South African emerging on top.

Match Prediction: Kevin Anderson to win in three sets

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