Get ready for an action-packed opening day at the ATP 500 event in Basel! Despite a few player withdrawals, the tournament boasts a star-studded field. One of the standout players on the first day is three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray. With five matches set to take place, the excitement is palpable. At LWOT, we have analyzed the matchups and made predictions for every contest in Basel. We’ve also prepared a separate article with predictions for the first day in Vienna. Who do you think will come out on top?>/p>
ATP Basel Day 1 Predictions
Sebastian Baez vs Christopher O’Connell
Head-to-head: Baez leads 1-0 against O’Connell
Baez displayed great improvement on hard courts during his recent title run in Winston-Salem. However, his form has dipped since then, with three losses in his last four matches. On the other hand, O’Connell has been having the best season of his career so far. Despite being relatively new to the ATP main draw indoors, O’Connell is expected to give Baez a tough challenge. This match is likely to be closely contested, but Baez’s superior firepower with his forehand could be the deciding factor in Basel.
Prediction: Baez in 3
Christopher Eubanks vs Jan-Lennard Struff
Head-to-head: First meeting
Both Eubanks and Struff had similar experiences last week, with close losses in tiebreakers. With their powerful serves and average return abilities, this match is set to be a tightly contested battle. Struff, who has been improving since returning from a lengthy injury layoff, has the slight edge in Basel. His recent performance against a formidable opponent in Antwerp speaks volumes about his potential. Meanwhile, Eubanks’ level has been inconsistent since his impressive run at Wimbledon, which may lead to his downfall.
Prediction: Struff in 3
Botic van de Zandschulp vs Roberto Bautista Agut
Head-to-head: First meeting
After a three-month injury layoff, Bautista Agut returned to the ATP Tour last week. Although he didn’t perform well in Stockholm, his indoor game is superior to van de Zandschulp’s. Van de Zandschulp, despite losing in the round-of-16 in Antwerp, managed to come through the qualifying draw in Basel. However, it’s challenging to imagine him bouncing back enough from his recent form to defeat Bautista Agut.
Prediction: van de Zandschulp in 3
Sebastian Korda vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry
Head-to-head: Korda leads 2-0 against Et
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