Pablo Carreno Busta – ATP #71 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Ranked world No. 94 on the ATP Tour, Pablo Carreno Busta represents Spain as a professional tennis player. He is right-handed. His career-high ranking is No. 10. He began his professional career in 2008.

A tough 2025 season for Pablo Carreno Busta. Hard results: 5-7. He maintained pressure winning 53% on second serve delivery, avoided the trouble at just 0.15 double faults per game, and won 49% when opponents went to second serve. At lower-tier events, he won three titles at Villena Challenger, Tenerife Challenger, and Tenerife 2 Challenger. He also reached the final at Olbia Challenger. On the Challenger/ITF circuit: 28-9. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 10-7, hard 18-2. He won 43% return pressure points, averaged 0.13 double faults per game, and saved 63% of break points.

Pablo Carreno Busta advanced to a semifinal at Winston Salem during 2024. Competing on hard: 7-6. He capitalized on 49% of breakpoint opportunities, thrived in big moments at 47% on return pressure points, and challenged servers with 31% on first return.

Across 2023, Pablo Carreno Busta went 2-5 on the ATP Tour.

Pablo Carreno Busta won the title at Canada, also reaching the final at Barcelona plus one semifinal in 2022. On hard: a strong 23-12. On clay: 11-9. He rarely gave away free points at second serve with 56% success, capitalized at 52% on second serve returns, and minimized errors with only 0.14 double faults per game.

In 2021, Pablo Carreno Busta triumphed with two titles, winning Hamburg and Marbella. The Spaniard also reached the final at Metz and three semifinals. He dominated on clay with a 17-4 record. He went 18-11 on hard. Pablo Carreno Busta avoided the trouble at just 0.12 double faults per game, defended brilliantly at 66% break points saved, and clutched under pressure converting 42% of break chances.

Pablo Carreno Busta reached a semifinal at US Open, making a semifinal at Rotterdam, and advancing to quarterfinals at Paris, Adelaide, and Roland Garros in 2020. Competing on hard: 16-10. He averaged only 0.12 double faults per game, dominated second serve returns at 52%, and held steady at 51% on second serves.

Pablo Carreno Busta won the title at Chengdu and three semifinals in 2019. He dominated on hard with a 23-10 record. Pablo Carreno Busta struggled on clay: 5-9. Pablo Carreno Busta held firm saving 69% of breakpoints faced, stayed solid at 53% on second serves, and controlled serve with just 0.14 double faults per game.

Pablo Carreno Busta advanced to semifinals at Miami, Estoril, Barcelona, and Winston Salem plus quarterfinals at Rome, Bastad, Hamburg, and Cincinnati during 2018. On hard: a strong 17-9. On clay: 13-10. He showed mental strength converting 44% of breakpoints, stayed solid at 52% on second serves, and punished rival's second serves winning 53%.

Pablo Carreno Busta won the title at Estoril, also reaching the final at Rio de Janeiro plus four semifinals, including US Open and Indian Wells in 2017. He broke into the top 10 for the first time. Pablo Carreno Busta dominated on clay with a 19-9 record. He went 15-13 on hard. He capitalized on 43% of breakpoint opportunities, created massive pressure with 53% on second returns, and stayed solid at 53% on second serves.

Pablo Carreno Busta captured two titles in 2016, winning Moscow and Winston Salem. The Spaniard also reached finals at Estoril and Sao Paulo and one semifinal. He reached a new career-high of No. 31. Competing on hard: 20-12. On clay: 20-12. He collected 4 wins against top-20 opponents. He capitalized on 46% of breakpoint opportunities, created massive pressure with 52% on second returns, and challenged servers with 30% on first return.

Pablo Carreno Busta advanced to a semifinal at Estoril plus quarterfinals at Gstaad and Winston Salem during 2015. He reached the top 50 for the first time. Clay results: 8-12. Hard proved challenging: 6-10. He rarely erred with just 0.16 double faults per game, maintained decent 63% breakpoints save rate, and held steady at 52% on second serves. At lower-tier events, he won two titles at Poznan Challenger and Perugia Challenger. He also reached the final at Seville Challenger. Lower-tier record: 21-5. Record on clay in lower tier: 21-5. He saved 56% of break points, averaged 0.47 aces per game, and averaged 0.13 double faults per game.

2014 proved challenging for Pablo Carreno Busta. Competing on clay: 9-15. On hard, results were modest at 4-9. He rarely erred with just 0.18 double faults per game, showed mental strength converting 41% of breakpoints, and managed 28% success during first serve return. At lower-tier events, he won three titles at Seville Challenger, Mohammedia Challenger, and Caltanissetta Challenger. At lower-tier events: 17-2. Challenger/ITF clay record: 17-2. He won 56% on second serve, won 57% on second serve return, and won 71% on first serve.

Pablo Carreno Busta rediscovered his best tennis in 2013. He won 11 titles at Spain F1, Spain F2, Spain F3, Spain F4, Spain F6, Spain F7, Turkey F3, Como Challenger, Tanger Challenger, Segovia Challenger, and Cordenons Challenger. He also reached the final at Turkey F2. Additional semifinals at Poznan Challenger and Orbetello Challenger. Season record: 80-16. Challenger record: 73-9. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 54-8, hard 14-1. He won 38% on first serve return, won 71% on first serve, and won 54% on second serve return.

Pablo Carreno Busta faced difficulties in 2012. He reached the semifinal at Morocco F10. Record: 8-11. Record on clay in lower tier: 8-8. He won 50% on second serve, saved 69% of break points, and averaged 0.36 aces per game.

2011 was a standout year for Pablo Carreno Busta. He won five titles at Spain F2, Spain F5, Spain F28, Como Challenger, and Alessandria Challenger. He also reached finals at Spain F3 and Spain F6. Season record: 49-19. Challenger/ITF clay record: 43-15. He won 68% on first serve, won 52% on second serve return, and saved 58% of break points.

Pablo Carreno Busta developed through Challenger events in 2010. He broke into the top 100. He captured one title at Spain F11. He also reached finals at Spain F10, Spain F27, Spain F32, and Spain F36. Additional semifinals at Spain F4, Spain F7, Spain F14, and Spain F23. Record: 46-22. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 32-17, hard 14-4. He won 42% on second serve return, won 70% on first serve, and averaged 0.44 double faults per game.

Pablo Carreno Busta gained ranking points at Futures level in 2009. He reached five semifinals at Spain F6, Spain F14, Spain F28, Spain F32, and Spain F22 TBC. Season record: 28-17. By Challenger/ITF surface: clay 16-12, hard 12-5.