Australian Open 2021: Pablo Carreño Busta vs Grigor Dimitrov -Preview, Head-to-Head And Prediction

Australian Open 2021: Pablo Carreño Busta vs Grigor Dimitrov -Preview, Head-to-Head And Prediction
Pablo Carreño Busta Grigor Dimitrov

Pablo Carreño Busta is seeded 15th at this year’s Australian Open. The Spaniard overcame old foe Kei Nishikori 7-5 7-6 6-2 in his first round match. In the second he defeated Jiří Veselý 6-3 7-6 2-6 6-4. Busta has prepared well for this Grand Slam and the results are starting to come. His next opponent is Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. 

Match Details:

  • Fixture: Pablo Carreño Busta vs Grigor Dimitrov
  • Date: 12 February 2021
  • Tournament: Australian Open 2021
  • Round: 3nd Round
  • Venue: Melbourne, Australia
  • Surface: Outdoor hardcourt
  • Prize Money: 165,228 $ (USD)

Pablo Carreño Busta vs Grigor Dimitrov: Preview

Pablo Carreño Busta

Former Australian Open finalist Grigor Dimitrov is seeded 18th at this year’s event. He was impressive in his first round demolition job of Marin Čilić, a match he won 6-4 6-2 7-6. In his second round encounter he triumphed over Australian Alex Bolt 7-6 6-1 6-2. Now, Busta stands between him and a 4th round position. 

Pablo Carreño Busta vs Grigor Dimitrov : Head-to-Head 

Grigor Dimitrov

The two players have faced each other 6 times on the tour, and both have won 3 matches each. So the current head to head record stands at 3-3. Their last meeting was in Barcelona in 2018 which Busta won 6-3 7-6.

Pablo Carreño Busta vs Grigor Dimitrov : Prediction 

Pablo Carreño Busta

Dimitrov was in sublime touch against Čilić, and played some very skillful tennis. But Busta is in form, and will be a much tougher opponent than Čilić. The two players are very evenly matched. And in this scenario the one who plays well on the day gets the job done.  

Match Prediction:  Busta to win in 5 sets. 

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