Following the much-talked-about doping saga, Italian ATP star Jannik Sinner is picking up momentum once again at the US Open 2024. With three tremendous victories already in his bucket, the 2024 Australian Open champion is now looking forward to extending his lead with a showdown against America’s Tommy Paul. If Paul takes the win this time around, he will join the likes of Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe, who have already advanced to the tournament’s Quarterfinals. What are the odds of him doing it?

Jannik Sinner vs Tommy Paul: Preview

The world No. 1 ATP star Jannik Sinner reached the 4th round after beating Mackenzie McDonald, Alex Michelsen, and Christopher O’Connell. Throughout this journey, he lost only one set and won 60% of his points. His best results this year include winning titles at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, and Cincinnati, defeating top players like Daniil Medvedev, Alex De Minaur, Grigor Dimitrov, Hubert Hurkacz, and Frances Tiafoe. At the same tournament last year, he reached the 4th round but Alexander Zverev got the best of him.

Tommy Paul, on the other side, made it to the 4th round after defeating Lorenzo Sonego, Max Purcell, and Gabriel Diallo, conceding two sets and winning 54% of the points he played. His best achievements this year include winning titles in Dallas, where he defeated Marcos Giron in the final, and in London, where he beat Lorenzo Musetti. At the 2023 US Open, he reached the fourth round at this Major for the first time, defeating 21st seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

Sinner vs Paul: Head-to-head

The two had three meetings throughout their career in which the young Italian managed to secure a lead, with the numbers currently showing 2-1.

Their last showdown was recorded at the ATP Masters 1000 Canada’s SFs during the last season. Sinner was seen dominating the American as he managed to end the match with a final scoreline of 6-4, 6-4. Here’s an overview of the other matches that they played against each other:

• Eastbourne 2022: Tommy Paul won 6-3, 3-6, 6-3
• Madrid 2022: Sinner won 6-7, 7-6, 6-3

Prediction: Sinner to win in five sets

Jannik Sinner and Tommy Paul are set for an exciting showdown in the next round. Both players come into this match with strong performances in their previous rounds, but Sinner has the edge. The Italian dominated his 3rd round match against O’Connell, where he won in straight sets along with showing off his powerful serve with 15 aces and only 2 double faults. He was nearly unbeatable on his first serve, winning 82% of those points, and didn’t face a single break. Sinner’s aggressive play, with 37 winners, will be tough for Paul to handle.

On the other hand, Paul had to fight hard against Diallo, coming back from a set down to win in four sets. He hit 57 winners, but he struggled with his serve, losing it five times and hitting 7 double faults. Paul did show resilience, breaking Diallo 9 times, but his serving inconsistency might be a problem against Sinner.

Overall, Sinner’s solid serving and aggressive play should give him the edge. Fans can expect a tough five-setter battle, with Sinner emerging victorious.