Tomas Machac vs Pablo Carreno Busta Preview & Prediction | 2026 Cincinnati Open | First Round

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Tomas Machac gets his Cincinnati Open campaign underway with a first-round tie against Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: 14 August 2026 at 5:10 pm

Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, USA

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Tomas Machac vs Pablo Carreno Busta ticket information

Tomas Machac vs Pablo Carreno Busta prediction

Pablo Carreno Busta didn’t go far at all in Montreal, having been knocked out in the first round. The 35-year-old veteran was beaten in three sets by Valentin Royer as he struggled badly to win points on his second serve. He’ll need to clean that up in this match otherwise Tomas Machac will immediately at an advantage.

Currently outside the world’s top 50, Machac has a lot to prove and Cincinnati represents a great opportunity for him to do that. He’s a rock-solid player who rarely makes mistakes and that bodes well against an opponent such as Carreno Busta. It’s well worth backing him to make it through when taking this into account.

Tomas Machac vs Pablo Carreno Busta tip: Tomas Machac to win