2021 Canada Masters Round of 16 – Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut taking place? Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut will take place at the Aviva Centre in Toronto, Canada
When is Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut on and what time does it start? Thursday 12th August, 2021 – not before 18:40 (UK)
What surface is Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut being played on? Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut will take place on an outdoor hard court
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What channel is Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut on? Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut will be televised on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Diego Schwartzman vs Roberto Bautista Agut live via their platform. Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 14 Diego Schwartzman avoided a potential banana skin on Wednesday to beat an improving Benoit Paire in straight sets. The 28-year-old plies his best trade on clay but he is still a top 30 player on hard courts and this will be an exciting round of 16 clash with Roberto Bautista Agut. 33-year-old Bautista Agut also avoided a tough opening match, considering his recent wobbles in form, by beating Tommy Paul for the third time this season. The Spaniard had lost his last three matches coming into the Canada Masters and he will be hoping to stay in touch with the top 10 this week after that positive result.
This match is finely poised with the pair level on 1-1 in their head-to-head record. Both of their meetings have come at ATP 1000 level, with Schwartzman winning on clay in Monte-Carlo back in 2017 and RBA returning the favour here in Toronto back in 2019. Both were settled in straight sets but this third clash could need a decider before a winner is found. As the better overall on this surface, take Bautista Agut to win at least a set here.
