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Pablo Carreno Busta

ATP Tour World #94 Defensive Baseline
World #94
Updated: 2026-06-01
Pablo Carreno Busta
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Player Profile

BornJuly 12, 1991
Height1.88 m
PlaysRH / 2HBH
Turned Pro2009
CoachVΓ­ctor LΓ³pez MorΓ³n
NationalityπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain
Prize Money$17.2M
Tour Titles7
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Current Equipment β€” 2025–26

Racquet H22 Retail frame
Strings Luxilon ALU Power Full polyester
Shoes Nike
Clothing Nike
String tension
25.0 kg / β‰ˆ 55.1 lbs
Low (18 kg)Tour avg (~24 kg)High (36 kg)

This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).

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Racquet Specs

FrameH22
BrandWilson
Note: Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking.
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Playing Style & Technique

Play style
Defensive Baseline
Forehand grip
Eastern
Backhand
Two-handed
Serve stance
Platform

Pablo Carreno Busta plays a defensive baseline game, prioritising consistency and court position over aggression. They absorb pace, keep the ball deep, and wait for opponents to make errors rather than forcing winners.

Their groundstrokes are flat and precise β€” designed for placement rather than power. The serve is an important tool for setting up first-strike patterns and avoiding getting pushed around from the start.

How their equipment supports their style: The H22 provides the control that a precision-based baseline game requires. Luxilon ALU Power gives the feel needed to execute flat, well-placed groundstrokes consistently.

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Career Highlights

7
ATP Titles
287–240
Career W-L
54%
Win Rate
#10
Career High
$17.2M
Prize Money
0
Grand Slams
Australian Open
R4
Roland Garros
QF '20
Wimbledon
R4
US Open
SF '20
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pablo Carreno Busta plays with the H22 racket (also spelled racquet). Equipment data sourced from iq.tennis weekly tracking. You can see all Wilson players on the ATP equipment list.
Pablo Carreno Busta uses Luxilon ALU Power β€” a polyester setup. String choice is tracked weekly at iq.tennis and updated when changes are detected.
Pablo Carreno Busta strings at 25.0 kg (55.1 lbs). This is close to the ATP tour average of approximately 24 kg (53 lbs).
Pablo Carreno Busta wears Nike on the ATP Tour.
Pablo Carreno Busta's setup suits players who prioritise control over power. The H22 is best for players who hit consistently and don't rely on heavy topspin. Try Luxilon ALU Power at 22–25 kg (48–55 lbs). Use our racquet advisor and string advisor to find the right setup for your game.