Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Paris Masters match.
Alex de Minaur is having his best season, winning several titles and boasting a solid win record on indoor hard courts. On the other hand, Serbian Kecmanovic is known for his consistency on the court and defensive approach, allowing him to maintain pace against top opponents.
Alex de Minaur
This season has been the most successful in de Minaur's career: he reached the quarter-finals at three Grand Slam tournaments and won titles in Mexico and the Netherlands. His indoor results have also improved, with 9 wins in 12 matches, attributed to an improved serve and a more aggressive playing style. He's persistent, having played at least 24 games in four of his six indoor hard court matches this season. In the previous round, the Australian defeated world number 45 Mariano Navone in two sets (7:5, 6:1).
Miomir Kecmanovic
Kecmanovic also possesses high rally consistency, often defending and counterattacking effectively from the baseline. This season, his play on European indoor hard courts has improved; in his last six encounters with top-10 players, he has taken at least one set in five, indicating his ability to withstand pressure against strong opponents. In the first round, Miomir successfully handled Sebastian Baez, winning in three sets (6:4, 6:7, 7:5).
Alex de Minaur vs Miomir Kecmanovic Prediction
Considering Kecmanovic's form and his ability to engage in prolonged exchanges, a bet on total over 19.5 seems quite logical. A tough match is expected, where both players could take a set, as has happened in their past encounters.
