Get ready for an exhilarating round of 16 at the ATP Masters in Paris, where the late-night heroics of Jannik Sinner sealed his place as the final player to advance. Sinner, aiming for back-to-back titles, will face off against the powerful Hubert Hurkacz, who is determined to clinch consecutive Masters 1000 victories. Paris offers more than just a chance to secure a spot in the ATP Finals; it is also an opportunity for players to end the year on a high note after a challenging season. Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Holger Rune will all compete, hoping to defy the odds and leave a lasting impression. Read on for previews of all the matches, including four in a separate article.
ATP Paris Day 4 Predictions
Hubert Hurkacz vs Francisco Cerundolo
Head-to-head: 1-0 Hurkacz
Hurkacz is in sensational form, showcasing his prowess on the court with a title win in Shanghai and a runner-up finish in Vienna last week. He continues to excel in his game, particularly on fast hard courts, where he has held serve in 24 out of the 25 games played in Paris so far. Cerundolo, on the other hand, has made notable improvements on hard courts recently. His game relies heavily on groundstrokes and grinding baseline rallies to seek out opportunities for winners. However, the court speed heavily favors Hurkacz, who will keep the points short and prevent Cerundolo from gaining momentum. Expect a dominant performance from Hurkacz, winning in straight sets.
Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Alexander Zverev
Head-to-head: 7-4 Tsitsipas
Although Tsitsipas holds the overall advantage in their head-to-head record, Zverev has emerged victorious in their last two encounters on hard courts. This year marks their first meeting on a hard court since 2019. While Tsitsipas has been struggling with his form in the second half of the season, he has shown improvement in recent weeks. Although Zverev has had a stronger overall performance, he too has
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