Paris Olympics 2024: Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (7) Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik
Date: July 27, 2024
Tournament: Paris Olympics 2024
Round: First Round (Round of 64)
Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France
Category: Olympics
Surface: ClayLive Telecast: USA - NBC, Peacock | UK - Eurosport, Discovery+, BBC iPlayer | Canada - CBC Gem, Radio Canada, Tou.tv | India - JioCinema, Sports18
Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik preview
USA's Taylor Fritz will face Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in the first round of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, July 27.
Fritz has been in decent form this season, winning titles at the Delray Beach Open and the Eastbourne International. He also reached the final of the Bavarian International, made it to the semifinals at the Madrid Masters, and secured quarterfinal appearances at the Australian Open, Italian Open, and Cinch Championships.
The American will enter the matchup following a quarterfinal finish at Wimbledon, where he narrowly lost to Lorenzo Musetti in a thrilling five-set match. This will mark his Olympic debut, and he is all set to contend for a medal in the French capital.
Bublik's form has been similar to Fritz's this season. His best performances include winning the title at the Open Sud De France and reaching the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships.
The Kazakhstani has also secured semifinal appearances at the Adelaide International and the Lyon Open, along with quarterfinal finishes at the Qatar Open and the Stuttgart Open. This will be his second appearance at the Games, having made his debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik head-to-head
Fritz and Bublik have faced each other five times so far, with the latter leading their head-to-head 3-2. The seventh seed emerged victorious in their last two encounters in 2022, at Eastbourne and the Davis Cup.
Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik prediction
The first-round clash between Taylor Fritz and Alexander Bublik at the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be thrilling, with the American entering the contest as the favorite to win.
While Fritz is not typically a great clay court player, his performances during the 2024 clay swing have been impressive. He went all the way in two Masters events in Madrid and Italy and won a title in Munich. He is also a strong offensive baseliner and knows how to use his forehand effectively, which can pose a great threat to anyone.
Bublik, despite having a season similar to Fritz's so far, struggles with consistency, which often works against him. Known for his trick shots, formidable two-handed backhand, and aggressive style, he can be dangerous on his day. However, if the American executes his serve and forehand well, he should be well-positioned to advance to the second round of the Games.
Pick: Taylor Fritz to win in straight sets.