Kei Nishikori vs Tommy Paul Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Australian Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in ATP Australian Open Predictions
Kei Nishikori has progressed to the second round at the Australian Open and will face 12th seed Tommy Paul. The winner of their second career meeting will battle Roberto Carballes Baena or James Duckworth next. Below is our prediction for this match.
Kei Nishikori made a winning return to Melbourne to end a three-year hiatus from the competition. A four-time quarter-finalist in this major, the Japanese number two outlasted Thiago Monteiro in a gruelling first-rounder.
After losing the first two sets, Nishikori bounced back to claim the final three sets and claim his fifth win of the season. Now up eight places to 68th in the live ranking, Nishikori is seeking a second victory over Paul.
Tommy Paul also had to battle through five sets to punch his ticket for the second round. The American outlasted Chris O’Connell in one of the longest matches this week, which lasted four hours.
A semi-finalist here in 2023, Paul has maintained his record of never losing a first-round tie in Melbourne since his debut in 2020.
He has now won three of four fixtures and as a result, has broken into the ATP top 10. The 27-year-old is currently ranked ninth in the live ranking after a two-place leap.
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Kei Nishikori vs Tommy Paul Form
Kei Nishikori and Tommy Paul Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
11 Jan 2025 - ATP Australian Open
5 Jan 2025 - Hong Kong Open
3 Jan 2025 - Hong Kong Open
1 Jan 2025 - Hong Kong Open
31 Dec 2024 - Hong Kong Open
22 Oct 2024 - ATP Vienna
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
13 Jan 2025 - ATP Australian Open
10 Jan 2025 - Adelaide International
8 Jan 2025 - Adelaide International
7 Jan 2025 - Adelaide International
28 Oct 2024 - Rolex Paris Masters
23 Oct 2024 - ATP Vienna
Kei Nishikori - Tommy Paul Key Points
- Over 37 games were played in Paul’s first-round tie.
- Nishikori’s opening-round tie saw over 37 games played.
- A decider was required in the only previous battle between Nishikori and Paul.
- Paul and Nishikori have won over 190 matches on hardcourts in their respective careers.
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Our Kei Nishikori vs Tommy Paul Prediction
Nishikori and Paul both needed a fifth set to win their respective openers in Melbourne. The two could provide us with another lengthy and grueling showdown as they have shown chinks in their armors. They have also started the season in strong form.
Paul has won three of his four fixtures while Nishikori has managed five wins in six. A decider was required the last time Paul and Nishikori went head-to-head. Our prediction for Kei Nishikori v Tommy Paul is for the match to have over 37 games.
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