## Roberto Carballés Baena and Corentin Moutet: A Rivalry Renewed ### Carballés Baena and Moutet to Clash in Challenger Final Roberto Carballés Baena and Corentin Moutet will face off in the final of the 2023 Challenger de Gran Canaria on Sunday. The two players have a history of close matches, with Carballés Baena winning their most recent encounter in the first round of the 2023 Australian Open. Carballés Baena, a 29-year-old Spaniard, is currently ranked No. 75 in the world. He has won four Challenger titles in his career, including the 2023 Challenger de Marbella. Moutet, a 24-year-old Frenchman, is currently ranked No. 62 in the world. He has won three Challenger titles in his career, including the 2023 Challenger de Pau. The match is expected to be a close one. Carballés Baena is a clay-court specialist, while Moutet is a hard-court specialist. However, Carballés Baena has shown that he can play well on hard courts, reaching the third round of the 2023 Australian Open. The winner of the match will earn a place in the main draw of the 2023 ATP Tour 250 tournament in Santiago, Chile. ### Head-to-Head Record Carballés Baena and Moutet have played each other twice before, with Carballés Baena winning both matches. * 2023 Australian Open, First Round: Carballés Baena def. Moutet 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-4 * 2022 Challenger de Murcia, Second Round: Carballés Baena def. Moutet 6-4, 7-5 ### Match Preview Carballés Baena is the slight favorite to win the match. He is the higher-ranked player and has a better head-to-head record against Moutet. However, Moutet is a dangerous player and has the potential to upset Carballés Baena. The match will be played on the hard courts of the Club Deportivo el Cortijo. The weather forecast is for sunny and warm conditions. ### Prediction Carballés Baena to win in three sets.
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