THE FACTS
Where is Fabio Fognini vs Pablo Carreno Busta taking place? Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
When is Fabio Fognini vs Pablo Carreno Busta on and what time does it start? Saturday 6th February, 2021 – Not before TBC (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Fabio Fognini vs Pablo Carreno Busta? Visit this link for ticket information
What channel is Fabio Fognini vs Pablo Carreno Busta on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Fabio Fognini vs Pablo Carreno Busta in the UK? Amazon Prime Video subscribers can stream the match live
THE LOWDOWN
FABIO FOGNINI
PABLO CARRENO BUSTA
THE PREDICTION
29-year-old Pablo Carreno Busta enjoyed an excellent year on tour last season despite the pandemic disrupting his rhythm and he has won two singles and a doubles match this week, with Spain throwing the dead rubber doubles match against Greece in anticipation of this semi-final. With Rafael Nadal now likely looking to recover in time for the Australian Open first round next week, PCB is an incredible third option to be able to bring into fill Roberto Bautista Gut’s shoes and he has a stupendous record against Fabio Fognini. The Italian has never beaten Pablo Carreno Busta in seven previous meetings, their last coming at the Hamburg Open in 2019. Since then, the players have arguably gone in different directions. PCB’s form looks to have continued from last season whilst Fognini is slowly drifting down the ATP rankings. Carreno Busta’s usual unflappability should see him weather any flurry of form Fognini can put forward and the Spaniard should be able to take this match in straight sets to put one foot in the door for Team Spain.