ATP Paris Quarterfinal Predictions Including Djokovic vs Rune

Aug 9, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Holger Rune (DEN) goes to return a ball to Marcos Giron (not pictured) at Sobeys Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

In the highly-anticipated ATP Paris Masters quarterfinals, four compelling matchups await. Alex de Minaur, Hubert Hurkacz, Karen Khachanov, and Holger Rune are all vying for a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin. The standout match of the day features Novak Djokovic, a six-time Paris champion, against the rising star, Holger Rune. The question is, who will emerge victorious and advance to the semifinals?

ATP Paris Quarterfinal Predictions

Grigor Dimitrov vs Hubert Hurkacz

Head-to-Head: Dimitrov 3-0 Hurkacz

Both Grigor Dimitrov and Hubert Hurkacz have displayed incredible tennis form in the closing stages of this season. Dimitrov, currently ranked No. 17 in the world, is playing some of his best tennis since May 2021. He has defeated Musetti, Medvedev, and Bublik in Paris, and has not lost a match against a player ranked outside the top ten in the past two months. Hurkacz, on the other hand, is riding his powerful serve to a 13-2 record in October, aiming for a spot in the ATP Finals. This match promises to be closely contested with the possibility of tiebreaks. Ultimately, I believe Dimitrov’s experience will give him the edge.

Prediction: Dimitrov in 3

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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Karen Khachanov

Head-to-Head: Tsitsipas 6-1 Khachanov

Stefanos Tsitsipas enters the ATP Paris Masters quarterfinals with confidence after securing his first top ten victory of the year against Alexander Zverev. He now faces Karen Khachanov, whom he has dominated in their previous encounters, holding a 6-1 head-to-head record. Although Khachanov managed to defeat Tsitsipas earlier this year in Miami, I expect Tsitsipas to replicate his strong performance against Zverev and comfortably advance to the next round.

Prediction: Tsitsipas in 2

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Alex de Minaur vs Andrey Rublev

Head-to-Head: de Minaur 3-1

Alex de Minaur finds himself in a must-win situation as he seeks a place in the ATP Finals. To accomplish this, he must start by reaching the semifinals of this event, beginning with a match against the No. 5 seed Andrey Rublev. De Minaur previously defeated Rublev 6-4 6-4 in Rotterdam earlier this year on indoor hard courts. The Australian’s speed and agility on the court neutralize the fast-playing surface, and he should be well-rested after receiving a walkover in the Round of 16. Rublev has shown strength in his performances in Paris, but I anticipate de Minaur’s intense gameplay to prevail.

Prediction: de Minaur in 3

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