Odds
Player analysis
T. Paul shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 52. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving T. Paul vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +12 over the last five.
M. Kecmanovic shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 54. Point dominance has been clear and improving — average DS of +12.3, trending upward over the last three matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.3/10, leaving M. Kecmanovic vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.
Recent form
3W 2L last 5
| 24 May | Kecmanovic | 7-6 6-3 6-4 | L |
| 17 May | Kecmanovic | 6-2 3-6 6-2 | L |
| 16 May | Tabilo | 6-7 3-6 | W |
| 15 May | Carabelli | 1-6 1-6 | W |
| 14 May | Riedi | 3-6 2-6 | W |
1W 4L last 5
| 23 May | Buse | 7-6 4-6 6-3 | L |
| 22 May | Minaur | 6-2 3-6 3-6 | W |
| 21 May | Paul | 6-2 7-5 | L |
| 20 May | Paul | 6-7 7-6 7-6 | L |
| 17 May | Paul | 6-1 6-3 | L |
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 |

