ATP Queen’s Club: Tommy Paul vs Lorenzo Musetti; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The whole tennis world had a keen eye towards the ongoing event in London. After the jaw-dropping action in the semi-final rounds, the fans are ready to choose sides between two strong finalists. Tommy Paul, who recently took down his compatriot and semi-finalist Sebastian Korda, looks forward to a gripping title match against Lorenzo Musetti.

Known to have a firm grip on clay, the Italian has shown a remarkable transition to the grass surface. Having come this long way, both the players have numbers worth an edgy comparison. Here is a detailed comparison of the odds!

Tommy Paul vs Lorenzo Musetti: Preview

Tommy Paul

American ATP star Tommy Paul has shown remarkable consistency at the Queen’s Club Championship. Securing four massive victories on his journey to the finals, the 27-year-old dropped just one set, giving it out to Jack Draper in the quarter-final showdown. Here’s a detailed look at his recent stats:

Tournament Performance

• Round 1: Defeated Sebastian Baez (6-4, 6-4)
• Round 2: Defeated Alejandro Tabilo (6-3, 6-4)
• Quarterfinals: Defeated Jack Draper (6-3, 5-7, 6-4)
• Semifinals: Defeated Sebastian Korda (6-4, 7-6)

Semifinal Highlights Against Sebastian Korda

• Points Won: Tommy scored 74 points vs. Korda’s 65.
• Winners: Hit 31 winners during the match.
• Aces: Served 5 aces.
• Double Faults: Zero double faults.
• Break Points Saved: Saved 1 break point.
• First Serve: 68% of first serves in, winning 62% of those points.
• Second Serve: Won 65% of points on second serve.
• Break Points Converted: Broke Korda 3 times, converting 50% of his break points (3/6).

Season Performance

• Matches Record: 26 wins and 10 losses in 2024.
• Grass Court Record: 5 wins and 1 loss on grass this year.
• Best Result: Won the title in Dallas, defeating Marcos Giron in the final (7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3).

Career Stats

• Overall Matches Record: Won 64% of his matches over the last 10 years (376-215).
• Grass Court Record: 27 wins and 15 losses in recent years on grass.

Tommy Paul has proved to be a strong contender for this year’s title in London. However, his Italian rival is no short of strength, swiftly transitioning from clay to grass.

Lorenzo Musetti

Lorenzo Musetti’s journey to the finals of the ongoing event is no short of action. Taking down strong rivals like Alex De Minaur, Jordan Thompson, and more, he waived the Italian flag high in London. Here are some important stats from his recent performance:

Tournament Performance

• Round 1: Defeated Alex De Minaur (1-6, 6-4, 6-2)
• Round 2: Defeated Brandon Nakashima (6-4, 4-6, 6-4)
• Quarterfinals: Defeated Billy Harris (6-3, 7-5)
• Semifinals: Defeated Jordan Thompson (6-3, 3-6, 6-3)

Semifinal Highlights Against Jordan Thompson

• Points Won: Lorenzo scored 93 points vs. Thompson’s 83.
• Winners: Hit 45 winners during the match.
• Aces: Served 2 aces.
• Double Faults: Committed 2 double faults.
• First Serve: Won 75% of points on his first serve (45/60).
• Second Serve: Won 52% of points on his second serve (14/27).
• Break Points Converted: Broke Thompson 3 times, converting 27% of his break points (3/11).

Season Performance

• Matches Record: 24 wins and 18 losses in 2024.
• Grass Court Record: 7 wins and 1 loss on grass this year.
• Best Results: Reached the finals at the Cagliari Challenger and the Turin Challenger.

Career Stats

• Sets Conceded: Conceded 3 sets in the tournament.
• Points Won: Won 53% of the points he played in the tournament.

Lorenzo Musetti is now looking forward to securing the third title of his career. Playing on a foreign surface, the ATP star appears to be determined enough to secure this one last win.

Paul vs Musetti: Head-to-head

Besides being on top of their own quests for the title in London, Tommy Paul has never crossed paths with Lorenzo Musetti in his career so far. While this final showdown is set to mark their first-ever battle on grass as well as in their careers, anticipation would surely be at the top of it.

Prediction: Paul to win in straight sets

Tommy Paul is entering the finals at the Queen’s Club Championship by showcasing true levels of quality in his game. The American has shown notable improvement in his performance over the last 18 months as he stands just one win away from claiming the No. 1 American spot for the first time.

Lorenzo Musetti, on the other hand, has had a mixed season but seems to be enjoying his presence on the grass courts. The young Italian possesses a 7-1 record on this surface in the current season and is highly anticipating a title drought since October 2022.

Concluding all the given stats and facts, Tommy Paul has a better edge over his rival and is predicted to win in straight sets. His ability to tackle immense levels of pressure and the fact that he easily finds a way out of difficult situations make him a tough force. While Musetti has also proved to be a dominant competitor, especially with his backhand, Paul’s overall form suggests he will secure this win, followed by bagging the title at the Queen’s Club Championship.