Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Dubai match.
After a stunning victory over Andrey Rublev, Quentin Halys now faces a less formidable opponent – Spain’s Roberto Bautista Agut, who is currently outside the top 50. Although Roberto Bautista Agut managed to end his losing streak, he appears to be struggling with his form, and given Quentin Halys’ performance, this match will prove challenging for the Spaniard.
Roberto Bautista Agut
In Dubai, Roberto Bautista Agut began his tournament with a hard-fought win over Fábián Marozsán (3:6, 6:3, 7:6), with victory coming only in a third-set tiebreak. The Spaniard capitalised on the Hungarian’s weak first serve, which landed just 51% of the time. Over the past three years, Roberto Bautista Agut has not been in good form, having been eliminated in the second round of ATP tournaments in 21 of his last 31 appearances.
Quentin Halys
Quentin Halys has demonstrated that he can perform confidently even against top-10 players. His win over Andrey Rublev (3:6, 6:4, 7:6) showcased an excellent level of tennis. On indoor hard courts in 2024, he has maintained a solid record (24:10). His powerful serve is a key asset – he recorded 18 aces against Rublev and 157 across his last 10 matches. Moreover, Halys has won 13 out of 17 matches against players over 30, while Roberto Bautista Agut is nearing his 37th birthday.
Roberto Bautista Agut vs Quentin Halys Prediction
We note that Quentin Halys has pulled off a significant upset by defeating Andrey Rublev. Facing an inconsistent Roberto Bautista Agut should be easier, as the Spaniard rarely secures victories comfortably – and even when he does, it is usually a hard-fought battle. Therefore, we back Quentin Halys to win.
