2020 Paris Masters First Round – Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston taking place? Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris
When is Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston on and what time does it start? Monday 2nd November, 2020 – not before 17:30 (UK)
What surface is Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston being played on? Indoor hard
Where can I get tickets for Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston? No tickets are available as the 2020 Paris Masters will be played without spectators
What channel is Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Pablo Carreno Busta vs Hugo Gaston? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live via their platform
THE PREDICTION
Pablo Carreno Busta suffered a setback in his late-season form at last week’s Vienna Open where he seemed to be totally sapped of energy against a rejuvenated Kevin Anderson. His fitness will be called into question here in the first round of the Paris Masters against a player that has only recently produced some big shocks in the French capital. 20-year-old Hugo Gaston was one of the stories of October’s delayed Roland-Garros when he reached the round of 16 of the tournament on his Grand Slam debut, not least because he beat the world number 17 Stan Wawrinka in five sets in the round previous before taking Dominic Thiem to a decider. Gaston’s unorthodox playstyle as a diminutive left-hander makes him a tricky man to work out on his day and he will revel in the opportunity to play another home tournament in Paris. However, outside factors could make spoil Gaston’s party here as the French lockdown means there will be no extra support in his corner when he faces Carreno Busta. He fed off the crowds so well at Roland-Garros but here he will feel more isolated and will not be underestimated by the Spaniard. It should be a straight-sets win for PCB but all that rests on his fitness here.
