Odds
Player analysis
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.
M. Kecmanovic comes into this match in difficult form — 1 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -4.0, meaning M. Kecmanovic has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving M. Kecmanovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.
Recent form
1W 4L last 5
| 5 Apr | Norrie | 6-2 4-6 7-6 | L |
| 19 Mar | Majchrzak | 4-6 6-3 6-1 | L |
| 13 Mar | Kecmanovic | 6-4 7-6 | L |
| 13 Mar | Kecmanovic | 6-2 5-7 2-6 | W |
| 6 Mar | Cobolli | 3-6 6-3 6-4 | L |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | Indoor | 1/8-finals | Kecmanovic | 7-5 4-6 4-6 | |
| ATP Stockholm | Indoor | Quarter-finals | Paul | 7-6 6-2 | |
| ATP Australian Open | Hard | 1/16-finals | Kecmanovic | 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-7 0-6 | |
| ATP Cincinnati | Hard | 1/32-finals | Paul | 5-7 6-7 | |
| Australian Open | Hard | 1/32-finals | Kecmanovic | 7-6 7-5 7-6 | |
| New York | Indoor | 1/16-finals | Kecmanovic | 6-4 6-2 |

