Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 1000
When is Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez on and what time does it start? Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez will take place on Tuesday 14th May, 2024 – not before 14:00 (UK)
Where is Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez taking place? Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy
What surface is Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez being played on? Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez will take place on an outdoor clay court
Where can I get tickets for Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez
What channel is Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez on in the UK? Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Hubert Hurkacz vs Sebastian Baez live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Hubert Hurkacz doubled down on his blistering dismissal of Rafael Nadal with a hugely impressive straight-sets victory over clay specialist Tomas Martin Etcheverry. The 27-year-old claimed his first clay title at the Estoril Open last month, completing a full set of surfaces amidst his eight career ATP titles, and he has since proved that his significant improvements, on what was once clearly his weakest surface, are deliberate.
World number 19 Sebastian Baez will pose a similarly rugged test to Etcheverry with perhaps an extra dose of intensity after coming back from a set down to beat last season’s runner-up Holger Rune. The 23-year-old counts five clay titles amongst his six overall, including back-to-back from Rio and Santiago this year, and he can be terribly difficult to oust once he gathers some momentum. Hurkacz is a similarly tough player to break down once he finds confidence in a draw, making this first meeting between the two highly intriguing. Three sets seem likelier than two here so back seventh seed Hurkacz to earn at least one to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: HUBERT HURKACZ TO WIN A SET
