Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Paris Masters match.
The match between Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas will mark their 16th encounter, featuring two titans of modern tennis. For Zverev, currently ranked third in the world, this is an opportunity to solidify his position and potentially climb higher, especially on his favoured indoor hard courts, where he has already achieved considerable success. Tsitsipas, ending the season outside the race for the ATP Finals, won’t be eliminated from the Masters event by losing to his long-time rival.
Alexander Zverev
Zverev, with six indoor hard court titles to his name, exhibits consistent performance on this surface: he has won five of his last seven matches. His serve and powerful forehands, particularly cross-court, allow him to dictate play on the court. In his previous match, he fired 16 aces and delivered 22 winners, which secured his victory. However, despite his strengths, Alexander sometimes shows vulnerability during high-pressure moments, and in indoor meetings, he has been defeated by Tsitsipas twice (0:2, 0:2).
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Tsitsipas ranks 11th and, despite a less successful season, holds significant experience against Zverev, winning 10 out of 15 encounters. Stefanos is a versatile player with an outstanding one-handed backhand and aggressive baseline style, but his mental instability during crucial moments often results in unpredictable errors. In his last match against Francisco Cerundolo, he managed to turn the game around after losing the first set, showcasing his resilience (6:7, 6:4, 6:2).
Alexander Zverev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Prediction
Zverev and Tsitsipas are likely to deliver a strong and competitive performance. Zverev appears more confident on indoor courts, which should be a decisive factor in the upcoming match. However, their head-to-head history favours the Greek, particularly in indoor settings. Therefore, we'll go with a total over.
