Roberto Bautista Agut - Milos Raonic predictions and free betting tips [13/06/2024]

In the second round of the tournament in 's-Hertogenbosch, Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut will face Canadian Milos Raonic.

Roberto Bautista Agut

The 36-year-old veteran from Spain, Roberto Bautista Agut, once ranked in the top 15, has seen age take its toll, with victories becoming rare and titles even rarer. This season, he has 18 wins and 15 losses, showing a positive record only on clay courts. At Roland Garros, he failed, losing in the first round to Jaume Munar (1:6, 6:4, 4:6, 1:6). Earlier, at the Bordeaux Challenger, he lost again to a younger compatriot, Pedro Martínez Portero (4:6, 6:3, 1:6), despite defeating Tatsuma Ito (7:6, 6:2) and Mackenzie McDonald (6:2, 7:6).  

Bautista Agut qualified for Monte Carlo by defeating Diego Acosta (6:2, 6:4) and Lorenzo Sonego (6:1, 2:6, 6:2), but lost to Hubert Hurkacz (5:7, 6:7) in the first round of the main tournament. His performance on grass courts has been noteworthy; he clinched his only grass title in 's-Hertogenbosch in 2014. Despite a weak serve, he remains reliable from the baseline. Since 2010, he has maintained a positive record on grass, notably achieving 21 wins and 9 losses since 2019. In the current tournament's first round, he defeated Marc-Andrea Huesler (7:6, 7:6).

Milos Raonic

The best years of 33-year-old Canadian Milos Raonic are long behind him. Numerous injuries have pushed him out of the top 100, and since 2022, Raonic has played only 21 matches, resulting in 12 wins and 9 losses. He has not showcased his powerful game for some time and is unlikely to re-enter the top 100, with many expecting him to retire soon. All of Raonic's recent tournaments have been on hard courts, but he performs well on grass thanks to his powerful serve and strong forehand. In his latest matches, Raonic defeated Jordan Thompson in the first round in 's-Hertogenbosch with a score of 6:3, 6:4, at times demonstrating his former strength and preventing any break points on his serve.

On 8 March, at the Indian Wells on hard court, he defeated Sumit Nagal with a score of 6:3, 6:3 but did not appear for the next match against Holger Rune. On 16 February, in Rotterdam on hard court, he lost to Jannik Sinner with a score of 6:7, 4:6. On 14 February in Rotterdam, again on hard, he defeated Alexander Bublik with a score of 6:4, 6:4. On 12 February 2024, in Rotterdam, he won against Jesper de Jong with a score of 7:6, 6:4. On 15 January at the Australian Open, he lost to Alex de Minaur, retiring after 6:7, 6:3, 3:6, 0:2. On 12 January, in an exhibition match, he triumphed over Frances Tiafoe with a score of 3:6, 7:6, 6:3. Raonic has not demonstrated his past stability, but his play on grass, equipped with his serve and forehand, makes him a formidable opponent for anyone.

Head-to-Head

The competitors have faced each other five times, with their last encounter occurring in 2017. Raonic leads the series with all five victories, conceding just two sets. In their last match at the Australian Open, the Canadian defeated the Spaniard with a score of 7:6, 3:6, 6:4, 6:1.

Prediction for the Match: Bautista Agut vs Raonic

The Canadian showcased glimpses of his former self in the first round, despite numerous injuries. However, Bautista Agut, while not the favourite, should not be underestimated. Expect the Spaniard to hold his serve and push Raonic across the court. The Canadian's stamina is considerably lower.