The big ATP Masters 1000 event begins in Paris as local players hope to improve their records in Paris. Two candidates hope to qualify for the next round. We at LWOT provide our predictions.
ATP Paris Day 1 Predictions: Tomas Machak vs. Arthur Rinderkneich
Face to face: first meeting
Thomas Mattack is in top form and is likely to win this clash with the Frenchman, who has yet to win a single match at the Paris Masters. Machak has played a good number of matches over the last few weeks, and considering he retired just over a week ago in Almaty, I think Arthur Renderkneich will have a great chance here if he can hold serve.
Prediction: Rinderknech at 3
Alexander Bublik vs. Fabio Fognini
Head to head: Fognini 1 vs 0 Public
Fabio Fognini has been performing well in recent weeks, and his solid wins over Arthur Cazeau and Fabian Marzozan have convinced me that he is in the mood to rekindle some old magic, especially against one of the most volatile players in the game.
Prediction: Fognini at 2
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Tomas Martin Etcheverry vs Zhizhen Zhang
Head to Head: Echeverry 1 vs 0 Chang
Zhizhen Zhang has given up since losing in the Hangzhou final to Marin Cilic in front of his home fans in a tense match that required two tiebreaks. While the Chinese won their only encounter, look for a head-to-head draw for the Argentines in their first match outside China.
Prediction: Etcheverry at 2
Ugo Humbert vs. Brandon Nakashima
Head to Head: Humbert 3 vs 1 Nakashima
It is a complete mystery why French players have not performed well in their home events over the years, and Ugo Humbert must look to go one step further as the top-ranked Frenchman heads into this tournament against a player who has beaten him three times. Out of four times. Although the confrontation will be difficult for Humbert, he will want it more.
Prediction: Humbert at 3
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