Alexander Bublik vs Facundo Diaz Acosta ATP Kitzbuhel Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
It’s set to be another big battle for Alexander Bublik, but the defending champion is tipped to edge out a plucky Facundo Diaz Acosta to return to the Generali Open quarter-finals in Kitzbuhel on Wednesday.
Bublik surged to the Kitzbuhel title last year without dropping a set. It was part of an 11-match winning streak, which ultimately helped propelled Bublik into the top 10 following a series of impressive results.
The Kazakh remains at No. 11 in the world, but there’s no doubt his form has dipped over the last few months or so. Indeed, Bublik has a 7-7 record against players outside the top 50 since March, so he’s certainly not playing like someone on the cusp of the top 10.
I think the Argentine can at least win a set and push this Over the 23.5 total. However, the Argentine had only won one match at tour-level before this tournament and that’s a bit concerning.
While Bublik has struggled against players outside the top 50, he has gone 5-2 vs players outside the top 100. Not great, but certainly better.
I’m not totally confident in Bublik, but he’s had a week to prepare in Kitzbuhel and the altitude certainly helps his big serve and flat groundstrokes. I’ll take the defending champion in three.
