Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Mallorca match.
Bernard Tomic
Bernard Tomic has been involved in lengthy matches in his last three outings, each featuring at least 22 games. However, the level of opposition has been fairly modest. His win over Rinky Hijikata was more a reflection of his opponent’s errors than his own strengths—the latter landed only 55% of first serves and committed 34 unforced errors. This season, Tomic has played 25 matches, winning 13, though most of these were at the Challenger or ITF circuit level.
Roberto Bautista Agut
Roberto Bautista Agut advanced past Tomas Martin Etcheverry convincingly, playing his fourth three-set match in his last five outings. Against the Argentine, he committed only 25 unforced errors and won 68% of points behind his first serve. Despite being one of the elder statesmen on tour, he remains in solid form and has posted reliable results in Mallorca, winning 7 of his last 10 matches at the event.
Bernard Tomic vs Roberto Bautista Agut Prediction
Form, experience, and consistency all favour Roberto Bautista Agut. With his dependable serve and control during rallies, he is expected to secure a victory in this encounter. Still, given both players’ recent tendency to play extended matches, a contest featuring at least 22 games cannot be ruled out.
