Luca Nardi vs Roberto Bautista Agut Preview & Prediction | 2024 US Open | First Round

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21-year-old Luca Nardi is the first-round opponent awaiting Roberto Bautista Agut in a battle of youth vs experience as the Spaniard aims to surpass his highest US Open men’s singles finish.

START DATE/TIME: Monday 26th August, 2024, UK – not before 4:00pm / US ET – not before 11:00am / US PT – not before 8:00am

VENUE: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA

SURFACE: Outdoor hard

HOW TO WATCH ON TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – ESPN networks (ESPN, ESPN2 & ABC)

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+

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LUCA NARDI VS ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT PREDICTION

The way Roberto Bautista Agut utilises the court will be very important here when taking into account the youthful nature of Luca Nardi, whose energy will make him difficult to put away during long rallies. But the 36-year-old will be confident of utilising his playstyle to good effect, particularly the two-handed backhand shot, which won’t be easy to return.

It wouldn’t be a surprise if Luca Nardi was to take at least a set from his opponent, but a lack of experience on such a big stage could well end up showing, especially as the contest progresses. Roberto Bautista Agut has been here before on numerous occasions and his wily know-how should see him through in the end.

LUCA NARDI VS ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT TIP: ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT TO WIN