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Alexander Bublik #11Kazakhstan2Facundo Diaz Acosta #108Argentina0

Sets 6-3 · 7-5Wed 22 Jul 2026, 14:10 Predictions gradedSecond RoundClay

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Edges0–40%

Player Profiles

Ranking advantageAlexander Bublik · 97 places

Alexander Bublik

Kazakhstan

Reached a career-high No. 10 in January 2026 after a major 2025-26 rise. His official site lists hard and grass as his favourite surfaces, but that surge also included clay titles in Gstaad and Kitzbuhel.

Current ranking: #11
Peak ranking: #10 · 2026
Current age: 29
Preferred surface: Hard and Grass
Hand: Right handed
Height: 196 cm

Facundo Diaz Acosta

Argentina

Left-handed Argentine whose ITF profile lists clay as his preferred surface. He reached a career-high No. 47 on 22 April 2024; the structured match data for this fixture lists him at No. 108.

Current ranking: #108
Peak ranking: #47 · 2024
Current age: 25
Preferred surface: Clay
Hand: Left handed
Height: 183 cm

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 21 Jul 2026, 06:27 · Europe/Bucharest

Facundo Diaz Acosta’s dominant clay-court form (11-3 in last 14) and superior return game give him a clear edge over defending champion Alexander Bublik, who has struggled to a 3-4 record on clay recently.

The best betting value is on Diaz Acosta to win at 2.50 odds, with over 23.5 total games and a tiebreak in the match also offering strong angles.

Context

Diaz Acosta's last 14 clay matches: 11-3 record, 66.7% sets won, 56.1% games won.
- He has won 41.8% of return points on clay in this span, creating 132 break points.
- His recent clay wins include a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Federico Cina in the previous round.
Bublik's last 7 clay matches: 3-4 record, 50% sets won, 51% games won.
- He wins only 33.6% of return points on clay, creating just 43 break points in 7 matches.
- His last clay match was a three-set loss to Quentin Halys (ranked 83) on 17 July.
Diaz Acosta beat Federico Cina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in 2 hours 9 minutes on 21 July.
- Bublik received a first-round bye and has not played a match at this venue yet.
- The extra court time could help Diaz Acosta adjust to the altitude and clay conditions.

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BetBugs probabilities

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Result0 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 2.50
The read
Diaz Acosta's superior clay-court form (78.6% win rate in last 14) and return game (41.8% return points won) give him a clear edge over Bublik's 42.9% clay win rate and weaker return stats, despite Bublik's higher ranking.
- Diaz Acosta clay record last 14 matches: 11-3 (78.6%), with 66.7% sets won and 56.1% games won.
- Bublik clay record last 7 matches: 3-4 (42.9%), with 50% sets won and 51% games won.
- Diaz Acosta return points won on clay: 41.8% vs Bublik 33.6%.
- Diaz Acosta break point conversion on clay: 37.9% vs Bublik 41.9%, but Diaz Acosta creates more opportunities (132 BP in 14 matches vs 43 in 7).
BetBugs · Match WinnerlostFacundo Diaz AcostaEstimated chance55%

Games1 of 4 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both players' recent clay matches average around 22.5 games, and with Diaz Acosta's return strength likely extending rallies, the match is expected to exceed 22.5 games.
- Bublik last 7 clay matches: average 22.9 games per match, with 5 of 7 going over 22.5.
- Diaz Acosta last 14 clay matches: average 22.4 games, with 8 of 14 over 22.5.
- Combined average games in their recent clay matches: 22.6.
BetBugs · Total GameslostOver 22.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Set 1 is likely to be competitive given both players' recent clay set 1 averages near 9.5, with Bublik's tiebreak tendency (54% career TB win) pushing it over.
- Bublik last 7 clay set 1 games: average 10.1, with 5 of 7 over 9.5.
- Diaz Acosta last 14 clay set 1 games: average 9.4, with 7 of 14 over 9.5.
- Combined set 1 average: 9.7 games.
BetBugs · Set 1 Total GameslostOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Set 2 is expected to be tight as both players have shown competitive second sets on clay, with Bublik's serve potentially keeping it close.
- Bublik last 7 clay set 2 games: average 9.7, with 4 of 7 over 9.5.
- Diaz Acosta last 14 clay set 2 games: average 9.1, with 6 of 14 over 9.5.
- Combined set 2 average: 9.3 games.
BetBugs · Set 2 Total GameswonOver 9.5Estimated chance55%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Diaz Acosta's superior clay return game and higher games won percentage suggest he will keep the match close, covering a +1.5 game handicap.
- Diaz Acosta clay games won %: 56.1% vs Bublik 51%.
- Diaz Acosta return points won on clay: 41.8% vs Bublik 33.6%.
- Diaz Acosta has covered +1.5 games in 11 of last 14 clay matches.
BetBugs · Game HandicaplostFacundo Diaz Acosta +1.5Estimated chance55%

Sets0 of 2 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both players have a high three-set rate on clay (57%), indicating a closely contested match likely to go the distance.
- Bublik last 7 clay matches: 4 went to 3 sets (57%).
- Diaz Acosta last 14 clay matches: 8 went to 3 sets (57%).
- Combined three-set rate: 57%.
BetBugs · Total SetslostOver 2.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Market price 2.25
The read
Diaz Acosta's strong first-set record on clay (9/14) and Bublik's recent clay struggles (lost 4 of last 7 first sets) suggest a slight edge for Diaz Acosta in set 1.
- Diaz Acosta first-set win conversion career: 83%.
- Bublik first-set win conversion career: 86%, but recent clay first sets: lost 4 of last 7.
- Diaz Acosta won first set in 9 of last 14 clay matches.
BetBugs · Set 1 WinnerlostFacundo Diaz AcostaEstimated chance52%

Match stats0 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Bublik's high ace count on clay (10.3 per match) alone nearly covers the line, and Diaz Acosta adds a few, making over 12.5 likely.
- Bublik clay aces per match: 10.3 (last 7).
- Diaz Acosta clay aces per match: 2.6 (last 14).
- Combined average aces: 12.9, with Bublik alone averaging over 10.
BetBugs · Total AcesOver 12.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Bublik's serve and tiebreak frequency on clay (5 of last 7 matches) make a tiebreak likely in this competitive matchup.
- Bublik career tiebreak win rate: 54%, with tiebreaks in 5 of last 7 clay matches.
- Diaz Acosta career tiebreak win rate: 50%, with tiebreaks in 4 of last 14 clay matches.
- Combined tiebreak occurrence: 9 of 21 recent clay matches (43%).
BetBugs · Tiebreak in MatchlostYesEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Bublik's high double fault rate on clay (4.7 per match) combined with Diaz Acosta's 1.4 pushes the total over 5.5 in most matches.
- Bublik clay double faults per match: 4.7 (last 7).
- Diaz Acosta clay double faults per match: 1.4 (last 14).
- Combined average: 6.1 double faults.
BetBugs · Total Double FaultsOver 5.5Estimated chance55%

Alexander Bublik

8W 7L

6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(5)#83Quentin Halys

7-6(1) 6-4 6-4#10Taylor Fritz

4-6 7-6(5) 7-6(11) 4-6 6-3#17Frances Tiafoe

6-3 6-4 7-6(5)#134Kyrian Jacquet

4-6 6-3 6-7(10) 6-3 6-4#456Thanasi Kokkinakis

7-6(6) 6-1#79Mattia Bellucci

6-4 6-4#10Taylor Fritz

7-6(5) 7-6(3)#89Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard

7-6(3) 3-6 6-2#41Jan-Lennard Struff

7-5 6-7(6) 6-4 7-5#41Jan-Lennard Struff

6-1 4-6 7-6(5)#16Learner Tien

5-7 6-4 6-2#27Arthur Rinderknech

6-4 6-3#233Edas Butvilas

4-6 6-3 7-5#16Learner Tien

6-1 6-2#56Sebastian Baez

Facundo Diaz Acosta

11W 4L

4-6 6-3 6-4#184Federico Cina

3-6 6-4 6-2#194Lautaro Midon

5-7 7-6(4) 7-5#109Hugo Gaston

6-3 6-2#510Niels Mcdonald

6-4 6-2#128Vilius Gaubas

6-3 3-6 6-4#484Rudolf Molleker

6-7(0) 7-6(5) 7-6(5)#173Marco Cecchinato

4-6 6-4 6-3#206Daniel Rincon

6-0 6-2#437Juan Cruz Martin Manzano

6-2 6-1#804Daniele Rapagnetta

6-2 6-2#473Miguel Tobon

6-2 6-2#162Alexis Galarneau

6-2 6-2#137Gustavo Heide

2-6 6-1 6-4#267Michele Ribecai

6-3 4-6 7-6(3)#285Florian Broska

Stat Battle

Last 15 match performance, compared side by side.

ABAlexander BublikBublik

Last 15

3–5

9 core stats · 1 even

Facundo Diaz AcostaAcostaFA

Facundo Diaz Acosta carries the stronger recent form — Alexander Bublik's route runs through serve.

Serve · 2–2 · 1 even

1st Serve In66.4%—66.7%

1st Serve Won79.1%+9.2pp69.9%

2nd Serve Won49.8%+1.7pp51.5%

Aces / Match14.7+12.02.7

Double Faults / Match4.12.8 fewer1.3

Return · 0–1

Return Pts Won32.4%+8.9pp41.3%

Pressure · 1–1

Break Pts Converted36.5%+1.3pp37.8%

Break Pts Saved64.0%+10.3pp53.7%

Points · 0–1

Total Pts Won50.5%+1.8pp52.3%

Serve · 2–2 · 1 even

66.4%1st Serve In—66.7%

79.1%1st Serve Won+9.2pp69.9%

49.8%2nd Serve Won+1.7pp51.5%

14.7Aces / Match+12.02.7

4.1Double Faults / Match2.8 fewer1.3

Return · 0–1

32.4%Return Pts Won+8.9pp41.3%

Pressure · 1–1

36.5%Break Pts Converted+1.3pp37.8%

64.0%Break Pts Saved+10.3pp53.7%

Points · 0–1

50.5%Total Pts Won+1.8pp52.3%

Alexander Bublik #11Kazakhstan2Facundo Diaz Acosta #108Argentina0

Player Profiles

Alexander Bublik

Facundo Diaz Acosta

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Facundo Diaz Acosta

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