Odds
Player analysis
T. Machac comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.8, meaning T. Machac has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving T. Machac vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — T. Machac has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -11 over recent matches.
T. Paul shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 55. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.8 to 13.8, with at least one match where T. Paul was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving T. Paul vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 24 Apr | Tirante | 7-5 6-4 | L |
| 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 |
2W 3L last 5
| 24 Apr | Norrie | 6-2 6-7 7-6 | L |
| 22 Apr | Machac | 3-6 7-6 6-3 | L |
| 17 Apr | Machac | 4-6 3-6 | W |
| 14 Apr | Machac | 2-6 6-4 6-1 | L |
| 9 Apr | Machac | 1-6 7-6 3-6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide | Hard | Semi-finals | Machac | 2-6 6-3 6-3 | |
| Rome | Clay | 1/16-finals | Paul | 6-3 6-7 6-4 | |
| ATP Shanghai | Hard | 1/8-finals | Machac | 6-3 4-6 3-6 | |
| ATP Tokyo | Hard | Tokyo - 1/8-finals | Machac | 6-2 3-6 6-7 |

