ATP Barcelona Open Final: Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta Prediction, Head to Head, Preview and Live Stream Details
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Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta
The final of the 2022 Barcelona Open will be an all Spanish affair with Pablo Carreno Busta and young sensation Carlos Alcaraz going head to head for the ATP 500 title.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta: Match Details
- Tournament: Barcelona Open
- Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta
- Round: Final
- Date: 24th April 2022
- Venue: Barcelona, Spain
- Surface: Outdoor claycourt
- Prize Money: €2,661,825
Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta: Preview
Carlos Alcaraz after a long and grilling fight against Alex de Minaur has made it to the finals in Barcelona. Whereas his senior compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta defeated Argentina’s Diego Schwartzman in straight sets and will be a little fresher for the title clash. Alcaraz had to save two match points in the second set as he got back in the game and forced the third set, which he eventually won to go through to the finals.
The teenage sensation has had a very tough route to the finals as he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals in a match full of controversies. it was a daunting task to beat someone of Tsitsipas’ calibre but the fight he received from Alex de Minaur was very surprising and it also caught Alcaraz by surprise.
On the other hand the experienced Pablo Carreno Busta The 30-year-old Spaniard defeated compatriot Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the first round followed by a hard-fought win against Italy’s Lorenzo Sonego. Lastly, Carreno Busta was on top of his game when he defeated Miami Open finalist Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals. It was yet another three set classic and the Gijon native held his nerves better to wrap up the game.
Carreno Busta defeated Schwartzman in the semifinals in Barcelona 6-3, 6-4 to reach the finals as he sets up a mouth watering clash against his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta: Head vs Head
Despite both, the players being from Spain, Carlos Alcaraz and Pablo Carreno Busta have not faced each other on the ATP tour. This will be their first meeting and it is a final.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta: Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz is showing tremendous nerves to win out these close matches against Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alex de Minaur and will have to show that panache yet again in the title clash against a player who is also aware of the conditions. However, he will get some more support from the fans than Pablo Carreno Busta but an all Spanish clash in the finals is perfect for the fans in Barcelona.
Pablo Carreno Busta has also taken down some of the best players in clay with relative ease. He completely dominated Diego Schwartzman who is a great player on the red dirt and similarly, his famous win against Miami Open finalist Casper Ruud was also noteworthy as the Norwegian also prefers clay. So it will be experience versus youth and Carreno Busta definitely has a chance to bag the prestigious title.
Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Pablo Carreno Busta: Live Stream Details
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- USA- Tennis Channel
- Australia– beIN
- The Middle East and North Africa- beIN Sports
- Central America- ESPN
- Caribbean Islands- Sportsmax
- South America and Oceania- ESPN International
- Canada- TSN
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