Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul on and what time does it start? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul will take place on Monday 23rd January, 2023 – not before 05:00 (UK)
Where is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul taking place? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul being played on? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul
What channel is Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul on in the UK? Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Roberto Bautista Agut vs Tommy Paul live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT
World number 25 Roberto Bautista Agut played incredibly well in a high-quality four-set victory over Andy Murray on Saturday, out-lasting the beleaguered Brit with an exceptional temperament given the partisan atmosphere. The 34-year-old reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon in 2019 before a four-set defeat to eventual champion Novak Djokovic, the same season he set a career-best run here by reaching the quarter-finals.
TOMMY PAUL
World number 35 Tommy Paul has reached the round of 16 at a Grand Slam for the second time after an excellent straight-sets dismissal of in-form Jenson Brooksby. The 25-year-old lost to Cam Norrie in straight sets at this stage of Wimbledon last summer in some of his better form but a five-set victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round here suggests he is ready for another tough challenge.
THE PREDICTION
Former world number nine Roberto Bautista Agut played some remarkable tennis to beat Andy Murray on Saturday and the Spaniard will know he is facing his best chance at making a first Grand Slam final right here, right now. RBA leads Tommy Paul 3-1 in their head-to-head record but the American took their most recent clash in straight sets at the Paris Masters last November to throw some doubt about this likely thriller. Sets should go both ways here with Paul’s exciting game often underestimated in recent seasons but back Bautista Agut to seize his opportunity as the outright winner.
