Aleksandar Kovacevic looks more promising against Roberto Carballes Baena. Considering that Kovacevic has already played on hard court after the Turin Challenger, he has an advantage in adapting to this surface, while Carballes Baena is returning to hard court after almost 5 months of playing on clay. The American's more gameplay practice and experience on hard court may help him to win in straight sets against the Spaniard, who will likely need time to adapt.