The ATP Bastad Open 2024 has attracted significant attention, especially with the presence of Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, adding to the event’s glamor. As ever, we at LWOT preview and predict all scheduled clashes for you. We split Tuesday’s matches into three articles. Our other two feature Federico Coria vs Thiago Monteiro and Roberto Carballes Baena vs Roman Safiullin. Who do you think will advance?
ATP Bastad Day 2 Predictions Including
Duje Ajdukovic vs Luca Van Assche
Head to head – First Meeting
Duje Ajdukovic is expected to come out on top against Luca Van Assche in a tight encounter. Ajdukovic looked in decent touch at last week’s challenger event and that should hold him in good stead. Despite a competitive match, Ajdukovic’s experience and resilience is likely to secure him the win in a hard-fought encounter.
Prediction: Assche in 3
Jaime Faria vs Thiago Agustin Tirante
Head to head – First Meeting
Thiago Agustin Tirante is likely to win against Jaime Faria, especially given his slightly better performances than Jaime Faria in the past two challenger tournaments. The Argentine is also more experienced and that should help him secure the victory over Faria. Expect an one sided battle between the two.
Prediction: Tirante in 2
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Leo Borg vs Rafael Nadal
Head to head – First Meeting
What an occasion this is going to be for Leo Borg who now shoulders weight of expectation of the Swedish people as his father once did. It looks likely he will be nervous facing a childhood hero in Rafael Nadal, who looked to be moving well in his opening round doubles match. Expect Nadal to make a strong start here in a highly entertaining match.
Prediction: Nadal in 2
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