Refer to the match Roger Federer vs Nikoloz Basilashvili Quarterfinals Qatar Open.
As the No. 1 seed of the tournament – Dominic Thiem is being highly appreciated by experts and audiences at this year's Qatar Open.
Not only that, with the desire to face the idol Roger Federer right in this tournament, the Austrian player has more motivation.
Yesterday's competition, the 28 -year -old player won against rival Aslan Karatsev at the second round of the tournament.
Despite being much more appreciated than the opponent, Thiem has encountered a little difficulty and let Karatsev get a win. However, that is what the 45th ranked player can do before Dominic Thiem.
The victory helps the No. 1 seed of the tournament to enter the quarterfinals and have a match at 23:30 tonight (Vietnam time).
Thiem's opponent in the quarterfinals is Roberto Bautista Agut player ranked 13th in the world.
In the first rounds, Bautista-Agut had won two rated opponents, Reilly Opelka (39th in the world) and Alexander Bublik (class 44 in the world).
But at the present time, Roberto Bautista Agut is not in the best form. In the most recent central battle he was present at Montpellier 2021, Nadal's compatriot player had to accept bitter defeat against the opponent right below, David Goffin, who was standing at 14 on the ATP rankings.
Moreover, in the history of confrontation, the last time both players encountered each other at the Exhibition 2020, Dominic Thiem had an easy victory after 3 sets with a score of 3-0.
Therefore, before the match, Thiem is still a more appreciated player, but it is not except the possibility that Roberto Bautista Agut can create a surprise for the No. 1 seed in the next match.
Ratio prediction: Dominic thiem 2-1 Roberto Bautista Agut
