ATP Paris Bercy: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreño Busta Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Rolex Paris Masters 2020


ATP Paris Bercy: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreño Busta Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Rolex Paris Masters 2020
Rafael Nadal and Pablo Carreno Busta

Rafael Nadal and Pablo Carreno Busta will clash against each other in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters on Friday. Nadal secured a straight sets victory over Jordan Thompson in Round 2 whereas Busta defeated Norbert Gombos in straight sets. This is their third meeting this year as they have already faced against each other at the Australian Open 2020 and the Italian Open. On both occasions, Rafael Nadal emerged victorious.

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Match Details:

  • Date: 6th November 2020
  • Tournament: ATP Paris Masters 2020
  • Match: Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreño Busta
  • Round: Quarterfinal
  • Venue: Paris, France
  • Category: ATP 1000
  • Surface: Indoor Hard-Court
  • Prize Money: Approx. €3,151,145

Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreño Busta: Match Preview

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal secured his 1000th ATP win after he defeated fellow countrymen Feliciano Lopez in the second round of the Paris Masters. He had to battle it out in 3 sets to claim to progress into the last 16. In the third round match, the Spaniard made light work of his opponent winning in straight sets against Jordan Thompson, although he was dragged into the tiebreaker in the 2nd set, which he eventually won.

Pablo Carreno Busta has had three impressive victories so far at the Paris Masters. The Spaniard is yet to drop a set this tournament. He defeated Hugo Gaston, a huge revelation from the French Open in Round 1 and backed that up with another victory over Jan Lennard Struff in Round 2 of Paris Masters. In the 3rd round, he defeated Norbert Gombos to set up a quarterfinal clash against Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreño Busta: Head-to-Head

Pablo Carreno Busta

The duo have met 6 times in the past with Nadal winning on all occasions. Their first encounter was at 2015 Rio Open where Nadal won in straight sets. The pair have met two times this year itself at the Australian Open and Italian Open 2020, where on both occasions Nadal has won in straight sets.

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Rafael Nadal vs Pablo Carreño Busta: Match Prediction

Nadal will progress into the semifinals

Rafael Nadal is the certain favourite to claim a 7th victory against his fellow countrymen, Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarterfinals. Nadal has hit the ground running in Paris after his convincing win over Thompson in Round 3. Nadal served well during his 2nd round encounter against Lopez and has regained his control over his massive forehands. Although Rafael Nadal had to save a set point against Jordan Thompson in Round 3, he regained control over majority of the match. Nadal is not only the favourite to win the match but also lift his maiden Paris Masters title.

Match Prediction: Rafael Nadal to win in straight sets

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