Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo Preview & Prediction | 2024 Hong Kong Tennis Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo on and what time does it start? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo will take place on Thursday 4th January, 2024 – not before 06:00 (UK)
Where is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo taking place? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo will take place at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Hong Kong, China
What surface is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo being played on? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo? Click here for the latest ticket information for Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo
What channel is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo on in the UK? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Roberto Bautista Agut vs Francisco Cerundolo live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
35-year-old Roberto Bautista Agut endured his first really poor season last year, initially starting well with a run to the round of 16 at the Australian Open before a severe depreciation and eventual injury lay-off. The former number nine came into the Hong Kong Open ranked at 57th and he will be a serious unseeded dark horse in draws across the next few months if he can rediscover his relentless best level. A comfortable straight-sets victory over Fabian Marozsan on Tuesday is encouraging but it remains to be seen how he fares against fourth seed Francisco Cerundolo, who enjoyed another strong year on tour in 2023. The world number 21 claimed his second ATP title at the Eastbourne International in June, leaving only hardcourts left to conquer after earning his maiden trophy on clay in 2022, but he has a game for all surfaces that could yet develop even further.
A bye to the round of 16 may hinder Cerundolo a little here considering Bautista Agut has a match in his legs already but back the Argentine to earn at least a set to leave the victor up to chance. RBA won their only previous encounter in three sets back in 2022.
TIP: FRANCISCO CERUNDOLO TO WIN A SET
