ATP Singapore Open: Alexander Bublik vs Yoshihito Nishioka – Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction
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4th seed Alexander Bublik will go up against Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan in the quarter-finals of the Singapore Open.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Alexander Bublik vs Yoshihito Nishioka
- Date: 26th February 2021
- Tournament: Singapore Open
- Round: Quarter-Finals
- Venue: Singapore, Singapore
- Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
- Prize Money: $6,410
Alexander Bublik vs Yoshihito Nishioka: Preview
World no.46 Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan will want to win his first title of the year in a mediocre play field at Singapore.
Bublik received a first round bye after which he defeated qualifier Altuğ Çelikbilek of Turkey in straight sets 6-2,6-2. The Kazakh looked in good form against the Turkish opponent hitting winners all over the court.
Bublik’s opponent in the quarter-finals, Yoshihito Nishioka is a ‘pocket-sized’ dynamite. Standing just 1.7m tall, Nishioka has one of the best speed and court-coverage on tour.
The 5th seed defeated American Michael Mmoh in the first round before defeating another American Maxime Cressy in the following round 6-4,6-2 to set up a clash with Bublik.
Alexander Bublik vs Yoshihito Nishioka: Head-to-Head
This will be the first career meeting between Alexander Bublik and Yoshihito Nishioka. So their current head-to-head stands at a 0-0 deadlock.
Alexander Bublik vs Yoshihito Nishioka: Prediction
The match is expected to be a closely contested one. Bublik and Nishioka are both rooting for a title to start the new season on a good note.
Bublik’s strong baseline game will be hugely tested by the quick Nishioka. Expect some lengthy rallies with Bublik powering through the Japanese’s defense.
Prediction: Bublik to win in three sets.
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