Western & Southern Open 2021: Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Masters


Western & Southern Open 2021: Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz, Head to Head, Prediction and Live Stream for Cincinnati Masters

Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz

World No. 12 Pablo Carreno Busta will take on World No. 13 Hubert Hurkacz in the round of 16 of the Western & Southern Open on August 18, 2021.

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Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz: Match Details

  • Tournament: Western & Southern Open 2021
  • Match: Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz
  • Round: Third Round
  • Date: August 19, 2021
  • Prize Money: $68,325
  • Venue: Cincinnati, USA
  • Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz: Preview

Pablo Carreno Busta
Pablo Carreno Busta

The Spaniard comes into this match on the back of a comfortable win over Germany’s Dominik Koepfer in the previous round. Busta is currently on a high after his massive bronze medal win at the recently concluded Tokyo Games. Busta has already made a quarterfinal appearance on the hard court this season and holds a 10/4 win/loss record on the surface till now in 2021. The 30-year-old has also won two titles on the clay this year in Marbella and Hamburg. With momentum on his side, Busta can be a surprise package this week in Cincinnati.

On the other hand, the Polish player comes into this match after beating Andy Murray in straight sets. Hurkacz also beat Davidovich Fokina in three sets in the first round. It’s been a stellar year for Hurkacz on the ATP tour, especially on the hard courts. After winning the title in Delray Beach in January, the 24-year-old won his maiden Masters 1000 title in Miami in April. Although he suffered a third round elimination at the Toronto Masters last week, winning 18 matches on the hard courts will give him the confidence to inflict more damage going forward in the season.

Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz: Head to Head

Hubert Hurkacz
Hubert Hurkacz

Interestingly, these two players have never met on the ATP tour.

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Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz: Prediction

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Pablo Carreno Busta

Both players have enjoyed decent success on the tour in 2021 and given the match up, it is likely that this will go the distance. Purely from the fan perspective, this match will have various elements deciding the fate. While Busta will rely on his consistent of both flanks, from the baseline, the Hurkacz will bank on his big serve and variety to keep his nose in front. On paper, little separates the two. But perhaps, the recent big match play and confidence might just tilt this match in the favour of the Spaniard.

Match Prediction: Pablo Carreno Busta should win in three sets. 

Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hubert Hurkacz: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

  • Japan : 2.00am (20th Aug)
  • Delhi: 11.00pm
  • New York: 1.30pm
  • Melbourne: 4.30am(20th Aug)
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