Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP ’s-Hertogenbosch match.
Hubert Hurkacz (No. 28) is making his debut at ’s-Hertogenbosch, yet he is already considered one of the leading contenders for the title. He poses a significant threat on grass courts, having reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2021 and the Halle final in 2022. Roberto Bautista Agut (No. 49) may be approaching the twilight of his career, but remains a tough competitor on this surface.
Roberto Bautista Agut
Roberto Bautista Agut has had a respectable grass-court campaign in 2024, posting seven wins and four losses. Notably, he earned victories over Ugo Humbert and Lorenzo Sonego, both strong opponents on this surface. At 37, he continues to compete at a high level, especially against players who are less aggressive on return. In his six previous meetings with Hubert Hurkacz, he has only once lost by a margin greater than four games.
Hubert Hurkacz
Hubert Hurkacz has experienced a mixed season so far, with 14 wins and 11 defeats, alongside injury issues and disruptions to his schedule. His clay-court performance was solid (8:3), and the transition to grass is expected to play to his strengths. His game, built around a powerful serve and short exchanges, is well-suited to faster conditions. However, even during last year’s successful grass stretch, he rarely recorded emphatic wins—four consecutive matches saw a game margin of no more than three. He also frequently finds himself in tiebreaks, with nine of his last ten grass matches featuring at least one.
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Hubert Hurkacz Prediction
With both players in similar form, contrasting playing styles, and an even head-to-head record (3-3), a tight battle is expected. Roberto Bautista Agut is unlikely to fold easily, and while Hubert Hurkacz enters as the favourite, a one-sided result appears unlikely.
