Alexei Popyrin vs Tommy Paul Tips

There are important differences between these players that make Paul's win predictable. Rank: Popyrin 25, Paul 12. W/L: Popyrin 8/11, Paul 21/8. Only recent H2H won by Tommy in 2024.

Tommy Paul is the favorite here, but Alexei Popyrin could be fresher after Paul had to play two 5-set matches. His big serve could see him through.

This should be a close enough game, although Paul may well come out a slightly easier-looking winner. He brings excellent confidence and has a 3-1 meetings advantage, and that could be the final result here.

Tommy Paul is likely to take the first set against Alexei Popyrin. Paul’s strong serving and aggressive baseline play tend to set the tone early in matches. Given Popyrin’s tendency to start slowly on clay, Paul should capitalize on this to secure the opening set convincingly.

Tommy Paul will cover the handicap against Alexei Popyrin. With a significant ranking advantage and a strong clay court game, Paul is expected to dominate the match, winning by a margin that exceeds the set handicap, especially if he maintains his focus throughout.