French OpenClay1/16-finals29 May 2026 · 11:00
C. Ruud
#16 · Norway
VS
T. Paul
#21 · USA

Odds

Market
Ruud
Paul
Change
Winner
Total
line 38.5
1.86
Over 38.5
1.88
Under 38.5
Total
line 3.5
1.55
Over 3.5
2.25
Under 3.5
Handicap
games
2.82
-2.5 games
1.39
+2.5 games
Handicap
games
1.04
+2.5 games
9.7
-2.5 games

Player analysis

C. Ruud shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 72. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.1. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

DS 7.06Trend up

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.

DS 7.16Trend up

Recent form

Clay court stats

Ruud
Stat
Paul
68.5%
Win rate
64.8%
224–103
W–L
114–62

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted40%
BP saved50%
Aces5
Double faults3
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved70%
Aces4
Double faults2

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.

21
Hard 11
Indoor 10
C. Ruud vs T. Paul head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
ATP Indian WellsHardQuarter-finalsPaul6-2 1-6 6-3
ATP Laver CupIndoorRuud7-6 6-2
US OpenHard1/16-finalsRuud6-7 7-6 6-7 7-5