Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut Preview & Prediction | 2024 Hong Kong Tennis Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut on and what time does it start? Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut will take place on Friday 5th January, 2024 – not before 06:20 (UK)
Where is Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut taking place? Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut will take place at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Hong Kong, China
What surface is Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut being played on? Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut? Click here for the latest ticket information for Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut
What channel is Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut on in the UK? Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sebastian Ofner vs Roberto Bautista Agut live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
Former world number nine Roberto Bautista Agut brought a depleted ranking of 57th into the Hong Kong Open after a tough 2023 but he looks capable of a resurgence after an impressive straight-sets result over fourth seed Francisco Cerundolo on Thursday. The 35-year-old reached the Adelaide 2 final this time last season before a run to the round of 16 at the Australian Open but his form quickly disappeared soon after to make for a fascinating 2024. 27-year-old Sebastian Ofner will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of around 40th after an excellent upset from a set down over Jan-Lennard Struff on Thursday.
The Austrian first came to fore on the clay swing last season, reaching the round of 16 at Roland-Garros in impressive circumstances, but he has improved steadily on hardcourts since to look a creditable threat to the top 40 this season. A first meeting between the two should go RBA’s way in normal service but take the Spaniard to earn at least a set to count for Ofner’s momentum.
TIP: ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT TO WIN A SET
