Madrid 2023: Bublik vs. Daniel Elahi Galan Tennis Prediction

TennisSection previews the 2023 Madrid Open first-round match featuring Alexander Bublik vs. Daniel Elahi Galan on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

Alexander Bublik vs. Daniel Elahi Galan Preview

Former Madrid Open quarterfinalist Alexander Bublik looks to get his season on track when he takes on Colombian clay courter Daniel Elahi Galan. Who will prevail?

With a 6-15 record for the season, Alexander Bublik’s campaign is spiraling out of control. He nearly put the handbrake on in Monte Carlo but lost in three sets to Alexander Zverev. And last week he was an absolute shambles as he got blown away by Emil Ruusuvuori in Barcelona. The Kazakh is not in the right headspace at this moment in time with four defeats in a row coming to the Madrid Open.

Daniel Elahi Galan didn’t have a great start to the year. Like Bublik, he’s registered double-digit defeats this season. However, he has found some form on his beloved clay, reaching his first Challenger final of 2023 in Sarasota where he lost the title match to Daniel Altmaier. He’s never played at the Madrid Open before, so this will be his debut appearance.

Alexander Bublik vs. Daniel Elahi Galan Prediction and Pick

Alexander Bublik leads Daniel Elahi Galan 1-0 in their head-to-head. At -118, it’s quite a shock to see Bublik treading the ML market as the favorite. Yes, he’s got history in Madrid, making the quarterfinal back in 2021. But he’s had a dismal year with so many lowlights and that has quickly transfused into his game wherever he plays. Galan is coming off a great run in Sarasota on clay, falling just short in the championship match to defend his title. The Colombian looks an attractive pick against a struggling Bublik.