Prediction in Paris!
Quentin Halys has already played a deciding set in both of his Paris Masters matches, including a tight 7–6 third-set win over Frances Tiafoe. He also hit 17 aces in that match. Tommy Paul, meanwhile, has won both of his matches in straight sets, so the key to this bet is whether Halys can make the contest competitive enough to take a set.
Match: Paul vs Halys
League / Competition: ATP Tour
Our Pick: Over 2,5 sets
Odds: 2.55
Market: Over/Under
Analyst Confidence: 4/5
Quentin Halys has shown that he can be difficult to break on indoor hard courts. His powerful serve and ability to produce aces give him a realistic chance of taking a set against Tommy Paul.
Halys demonstrated that fighting spirit in his previous match against Frances Tiafoe, recovering from a difficult second set before winning a deciding-set tiebreak. He also won his opening match against Arthur Fery in straight sets.
Tommy Paul is in excellent form, having beaten Holger Rune and Daniel Mérida without dropping a set. However, Halys has enough serving quality to challenge him, particularly if the Frenchman maintains the level he showed against Tiafoe.
If Halys can take one set, this selection is in a strong position to land.