The Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell is about to feature “some more big boys” on its courts after Tsitsipas won his opening match while Zverev was upset on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the tennis fans will have the opportunity to see in action Rafael Nadal, Denis Shapovalov, Felix Auger Aliassime, Grigor Dimitrov, and Fabio Fognini.
This is a snapshot about the most important upcoming matches (sorted by scheduling)
Felix Auger Aliassime vs. Malek Jaziri
The 18-year-old will feature in the first match of the day on the “Pista Rafa Nadal” (Center Court). The Canadian will face the world no.72 Malek Jaziri that has a horrible 4-11 win-loss record in 2019. There is no head to head record between them.
According to Bet365, Auger Aliassime’s win is given at 1.22 while Jaziri is quoted 4/1. (quotes)
Rafael Nadal vs. Leonardo Mayer
In the 3rd match of the day on the Pista Rafa Nadal, the King of Clay will try to bounce back from the disappointment of losing in the semifinals in Monte Carlo. Rafa will face Leonardo Mayer in his opening match. The head to head is 5-0 for Rafa that has conceded just 1 set during their 5 contests.
According to Bet365, Nadal’s win is given at 1.05 while Mayer is quoted 11/1. (quotes).
Denis Shapovalov vs. Christian Garin
The 5th match on Center Court will feature the young Canadian taking on the world no.48 Christian Garin that has recently conquered the title in Houston after reaching the final in Sao Paulo (both on clay). The head to hed is 1-0 for Shapovalov that defeated the Chilean 3 years ago 7-6 (5) 6-4 in a Davis Cup tie on indoor hard courts. Of course, this is going to be completely different.
According to Bet365, Shapovalov’s win is given at 2 while Garin is quoted 1.72. (quotes).
Order of play – Wednesday
Here the complete order of play (Singles)
Pista Rafa Nadal
11.00 – Auger Alisssime – Jaziri
12.30
Ferrer – Pouille
Nadal – Mayer
Dimitrov – Verdasco
Garin – Shapovalov
Pista Manuel Orantes
11.00
Medvedev – Ramos Vinolas
Fognini – Kuhn
Pella – Khachanov
Carreno Busta – Paire
Pista 2
2nd match – McDonald – Simon
| NADAL AND SHAPOVALOV IN ACTION |
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