Andrey Rublev vs Pablo Carreno Busta Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | Second Round
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Andrey Rublev takes on Pablo Carreno Busta in the second-round of the Cincinnati Open.
Ranking points: ATP 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
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Andrey Rublev vs Pablo Carreno Busta prediction
Andrey Rublev suffered an opening round defeat to Juncheng Shang at the Canadian Open. The Russian had five match points, but he was unable to get the job done. The 28-year-old has endured a number of early exits this season, but he did win his first title of the year at the Swedish Open last month. His Masters record in 2026 is a major concern, having lost his opening match at five of the six events he has contested.
He is a former finalist at the Cincinnati Open, and he begins his latest campaign against Pablo Carreno Busta. The Spaniard produced a brilliant display in round one as he beat Tomas Machac in straight sets. He has won a Challenger title this season, but he also impressed at Roland Garros as he reached the round-of-16.
Rublev leads the overall head-to-head 4-0, but all of their matches have gone to a deciding set. He has struggled in the early rounds this season, and Carreno Busta has enough experience and quality to remain competitive.
Andrey Rublev vs Pablo Carreno Busta tip: Over 19.5 games
