ATP Paris quarterfinal predictions including Zverev vs Tsitsipas

On Friday, the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris will see the quarter-finals in Bercy, with several interesting storylines to follow as well, especially regarding the last few places before Turin. There have been many setbacks this week, but the quality is generally high, with plenty of fast tennis and exciting matches decided by the smallest details. This Friday should be no different considering the players involved and the matchups.

ATP Paris Bercy quarterfinal predictions

Holger Rune vs. Alex de Minaur

Head to head: Rune 2-2 De Minaur

Both players are still in the hunt for a place in Turin, but their current prospects are very different: while De Minaur almost guarantees a place if he wins and there is a good chance he will make it even if he loses this match, Rune winning a second Bercy. title to qualify. On paper it’s a close match, but Rune is playing his best tennis at this location and may have the smallest lead.
Prediction: Rune in 3

Jordan Thompson vs. Ugo Humbert

Head to head: Thompson 1-0 Humbert

Both players are aiming for a first-ever Masters 1000 semi-final; for Thompson it is actually the first time that he has reached a quarter-final at all. Both had nice runs this week, but Humbert was especially impressive in his victory over Carlos Alcaraz. He also appears to have much more of an edge than Thompson overall and should finally be able to put together a deep run in a major event in front of his home crowd.
Prediction: Humbert in 2

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Grigor Dimitrov vs. Karen Khachanov

Head to head: Dimitrov 4-0 Khachanov

Dimitrov absolutely needs to win this match to stay in contention for a place in Turin, but he has only narrowly escaped defeat in both of his matches this week so far. Meanwhile, Khachanov has been in top form in recent weeks and is a former champion at this tournament. While the head-to-head clash suggests a clear advantage for Dimitrov, this should be a very close match and Khachanov has a real chance to make another deep run at Bercy.
Prediction: Khachanov in 3

Alexander Zverev vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

Head to head: Tsitsipas 10-5 Zverev

There is a lot at stake here for both players: Tsitsipas needs to win the tournament to qualify for Turin, a loss tomorrow would immediately take him out of contention. Zverev will pass Alcaraz and return to #2 in the rankings if he makes the final here. Tsitsipas has generally had the clear edge in this rivalry, even beating Zverev at this venue last year, but Zverev is clearly the much better player at the moment. Considering all these factors, it is a very difficult match to call.
Prediction: Tsitsipas in 3

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