In the first round of the Basel Open, Roberto Bautista-Agut faces second seed Casper Ruud.
Current Form:
- Roberto Bautista-Agut: The Spaniard is in excellent form, having won his last five matches on indoor hard courts, including a title run in Antwerp where he only dropped one set. This marks his sixth appearance in Basel, where he has reached at least the quarter-finals in four of his previous five visits. He has a 2-0 record against Ruud and is currently ranked 45th in the ATP.
- Casper Ruud: The world number eight looks to regain his footing after recent inconsistency, with a 3-3 record on indoor hard courts and only two wins in his last eight matches. Ruud lost to Bautista-Agut the last time they met in Montreal two seasons ago and is coming off a quarter-final exit in Stockholm. He has had a productive season with two titles and three runner-up finishes, but has never advanced past the second round in Basel.
Prediction:
Bautista-Agut’s current form and head-to-head advantage make him the favorite to win this match. Expect a competitive match, but Bautista-Agut is likely to advance past Ruud.