On Friday at the 2022 Swiss Indoors, Carlos Alcaraz and Pablo Carreno Busta set up an all-Spanish quarterfinal matchup.
In the second round, Alcaraz faced Botic van de Zandschulp after defeating Jack Draper in three sets. Early in the first set, the teenager had a break point but couldn’t take advantage of it. In the seventh game, he was given another chance and this time didn’t miss, putting him 4-3 ahead. Soon later, the young Spaniard won the set. With a 2-0 lead, Van de Zandschulp got the second set off to a good start. After that, Alcaraz upped the ante and won six straight games to take the match 6-4, 6-2.
Alcaraz vs Carreno Match Details
Tournament: Basel Open
Date: October 28, 2022
Venue: Basel, Switzerland
Surface: Hard
Round: Quarterfinal
Category: Men’s Singles
Prize Money: €2,135,350
Alcaraz vs Carreno Head-to-Head Record
In this matchup, Alcaraz and Carreno Busta are ahead 1-0. At the Barcelona Open in 2022, he defeated them in straight sets.
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Alcaraz vs Carreno Prediction
Over the course of the full year, Alcaraz’s consistency and form have well outpaced Carreno Busta’s. The young Spaniard might have some difficulties, but should ultimately be able to defeat his opponent.
Prediction: Alcaraz to win in straight sets
Alcaraz Last three performances
- Basel Open: Second round- b. van de Zandschulp 6-4, 6-2
- Basel Open: First round- b. Draper 3-6, 6-2, 7-5
- Astana Open: First round- l. Goffin 5-7, 3-6
Carreno Last three performances
- Basel Open: Second round- b. Stricker 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-4
- Basel Open: First round- b. Baez 2-6, 1-6
- Napoli Cup: Quarterfinal- l. Kecmanovic 5-7, 2-6
Broadcast and Live Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
- India – Discovery/ Tennis TV
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