Marin Dodig has maintained a career baseline win percentage of just under 56% on hard courts, reflecting solid but unspectacular performance over his career. His current trajectory suggests stability, but he has faced challenges recently, with a series of losses in Trieste suggesting a decline in form. This trend raises questions about his readiness to compete effectively against stronger opponents.
Dodig's recent matches include five consecutive defeats, with a notable loss to H. Dellien in his last outing. This string of results indicates he has struggled to find his rhythm, winning only two sets across those matches. As he faces Pablo Carreno-Busta, the pressure mounts; Dodig must find a way to reverse his fortunes to pose a real threat in this matchup.
Match results: M. Dodig
12 Jul 2026Trieste
M. Dodig
H. Dellien
00
44
L
11 Jul 2026Trieste
M. Dodig
H. Squire
21
64
36
63
W
10 Jul 2026Trieste
R. Brancaccio
M. Dodig
01
16
W
8 Jul 2026Trieste
M. Ribecai
M. Dodig
12
64
57
46
W
6 Jul 2026Trieste
S. Nagal
M. Dodig
02
26
46
W
24 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
N. Budkov Kjaer
M. Dodig
10
62
L
22 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
M. Dodig
F. Ferreira Silva
01
36
L
9 Jun 2026Cattolica (Italy) - Qualification
C. Sanchez Jover
M. Dodig
20
64
64
L
3 Jun 2026Heilbronn
M. Dodig
G. Den Ouden
02
36
06
L
1 Jun 2026Heilbronn
J. J. Schwaerzler
M. Dodig
12
46
62
46
W
P. Carreno-Busta
Player Overview
Pablo Carreno-Busta, with a career baseline win percentage hovering around 58% on clay, is currently navigating a rocky patch. His recent form has been declining, characterized by a string of disappointing results in major tournaments. Despite his solid history, including a strong performance at the ATP French Open earlier this season, he has struggled to maintain consistency.
In his last five matches, Carreno-Busta has managed only two wins, one of which came against Denis Shapovalov, while he suffered losses to R. Jodar in both the French Open and Wimbledon. This inconsistency raises concerns ahead of his clash with Dodig, as he must find a way to regain his footing to avoid further setbacks in the tournament.
Match results: P. Carreno-Busta
2 Jul 2026ATP Wimbledon
R. Jodar
P. Carreno-Busta
32
36
63
16
63
64
L
29 Jun 2026ATP Wimbledon
D. Shapovalov
P. Carreno-Busta
01
36
W
31 May 2026ATP French Open
R. Jodar
P. Carreno-Busta
32
46
46
61
62
62
L
29 May 2026ATP French Open
T. A. Tirante
P. Carreno-Busta
12
57
63
46
W
27 May 2026ATP French Open
T. Kokkinakis
P. Carreno-Busta
12
57
64
W
25 May 2026ATP French Open
P. Carreno-Busta
J. Lehecka
20
63
63
W
15 May 2026Valencia
P. Carreno-Busta
J. Munar
01
L
14 May 2026Valencia
S. Baez
P. Carreno-Busta
12
75
57
57
W
12 May 2026Valencia
P. Carreno-Busta
F. Comesana
20
64
63
W
6 May 2026ATP Rome
P. Carreno-Busta
A. Tabilo
02
26
16
L
Players Analysis
M. Dodig and P. Carreno-Busta are set to face off in the first round of the ATP Umag tournament. M. Dodig has shown a mixed form recently, winning 4 out of his last 10 matches, with a notable victory against H. Squire in the semi-finals of a Challenger event. In contrast, P. Carreno-Busta has a stronger recent performance, winning 6 out of his last 10 matches, including a solid showing at the ATP French Open.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In terms of overall performance, P. Carreno-Busta has averaged 1.6 games won per match in his last 10 outings, compared to M. Dodig's 0.9 games. This suggests that Carreno-Busta has been more effective in converting opportunities into wins. Additionally, Dodig's recent matches indicate a struggle against higher-ranked opponents, while Carreno-Busta has consistently faced and defeated competitive players in ATP events.
M. Dodig — P. Carreno-Busta Prediction
Considering the recent form and head-to-head context, P. Carreno-Busta is favored to win this match. His superior performance metrics and experience in ATP tournaments give him an edge over M. Dodig. The predicted score is likely to reflect Carreno-Busta's ability to capitalize on break points and maintain a higher level of consistency throughout the match.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - P. Carreno-Busta, Set 2 - P. Carreno-Busta
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 2
Break points: 4
P. Carreno-Busta is expected to utilize his strong baseline game to pressure M. Dodig, particularly on crucial points. His ability to generate aces and minimize double faults will be key in maintaining service games, while Dodig will need to find ways to disrupt Carreno-Busta's rhythm to have any chance of winning sets.
3 Reasons Why P. Carreno-Busta Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors P. Carreno-Busta 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors P. Carreno-Busta.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, P. Carreno-Busta has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than M. Dodig, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
13.07.2026 10:00ATP Umag
M. Dodig
P. Carreno-Busta
02
0011
35
21
24
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