Basel 2024: Denis Shapovalov vs Roberto Bautista Agut preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Swiss Indoors
Match Details
Fixture: (WC) Denis Shapovalov vs (SE) Roberto Bautista Agut
Date: 24 October, 2024
Tournament: Swiss Indoors 2024
Round: Second-round (Round of 16)
Venue: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €2,385,100
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Denis Shapovalov vs Roberto Bautista Agut preview
Denis Shapovalov will square off against Roberto Bautista Agut in a tantalizing second-round clash at the 2024 Swiss Indoors on Thursday, October 24.
Shapovalov has had a far from ideal season, compiling a disappointing 20-21 match record. His best result so far has been a quarterfinal appearance at the Citi Open in Washington, along with a couple of third-round finishes at the French Open and Wimbledon.
Shapovalov last competed in Shanghai, where he fought through the qualifiers before falling to Ben Shelton in the second round in straight sets. He kicked off his campaign this week in Basel with an impressive 6-1, 6-4 victory over an in-form Juncheng Shang, wrapping up the match in a little over an hour.
Bautista Agut entered Basel with a 24-19 match record, highlighted by his recent triumph at the European Open, where he claimed the title by defeating the likes of Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Jiri Lehecka. Other notable results this season include quarterfinal appearances in Hong Kong and Mallorca, as well as a fourth-round finish at Wimbledon.
Bautista Agut began his Basel campaign with an impressive 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over a lackluster second seed, Casper Ruud.
Denis Shapovalov vs Roberto Bautista Agut head-to-head
Denis Shapovalov holds a 2-0 lead in his head-to-head matchups with Roberto Bautista Agut. He dominated their most recent encounter in Washington earlier this year, securing a 6-1, 6-4 victory.
Denis Shapovalov vs Roberto Bautista Agut odds
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Denis Shapovalov vs Roberto Bautista Agut prediction
Denis Shapovalov delivered a dominant performance in his Basel opener, excelling in nearly every aspect of the game. He won 89% of his first-serve points, fired 11 aces, and saved the only break point he faced. He was aggressive at the net, winning 71% of his points there, while tallying 27 winners to 22 unforced errors.
Roberto Bautista Agut also impressed in his first-round match, despite a slight hiccup in the second set. He won 80% of his first-serve points, an impressive 86% of his net points, and recorded 27 winners with just 19 unforced errors. His consistency in longer rallies has been a key strength.
Neither player has had an ideal season so far, with both struggling for consistency on hardcourts. Bautista Agut’s recent title win and his comfort on rhe indoor courts could give him the edge.
Shapovalov, who also favors indoor hardcourts, is expected to put up a tough fight. If he can replicate his strong serving and reduce unforced errors, this match could be a thrilling contest.
Pick: Bautista Agut to win in three sets.