Odds
Player analysis
C. Alcaraz has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +6.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.5/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability. Break point efficiency is a red flag — C. Alcaraz has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -22 over recent matches.
T. Paul shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 47. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.6 with a downward trend. T. Paul is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving T. Paul vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
4W 1L last 5
| 5 Apr | Burruchaga | 1-6 6-3 5-7 | W |
| 4 Apr | Paul | 7-5 4-6 7-6 | L |
| 3 Apr | Etcheverry | 4-6 2-6 | W |
| 2 Apr | Vallejo | 6-3 4-6 4-6 | W |
| 26 Mar | Paul | 7-6 6-7 6-7 | W |
Hard court stats
Avg stats — last 5
Head to head
Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.
| Date | Tournament | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Hard | 1/8-finals | Alcaraz | 7-6 6-4 7-5 | |
| French Open | Clay | Quarter-finals | Alcaraz | 0-6 1-6 4-6 | |
| Olympic Games | Grass | Quarter-finals | Alcaraz | 3-6 6-7 | |
| ATP Wimbledon | Grass | Quarter-finals | Alcaraz | 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 | |
| ATP Cincinnati | Hard | 1/8-finals | Alcaraz | 7-6 6-7 6-3 | |
| ATP Toronto | Hard | Quarter-finals | Paul | 3-6 6-4 3-6 | |
| ATP Miami | Hard | 1/8-finals | Alcaraz | 6-4 6-4 | |
| Montreal | Hard | 1/16-finals | Paul | 6-7 7-6 6-3 |

