Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul – Paris Olympics Tennis Prediction and Pick 8/1/24

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Carlos Alcaraz (Spain) vs Tommy Paul (USA)

August 1, 2024 at 07:00 AM EDT

The Line: Carlos Alcaraz / Tommy Paul (odds to be updated)

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Carlos Alcaraz will face Tommy Paul for a spot in the semifinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics tennis tournament. The match is scheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2024. Here’s our Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul prediction. This article will also feature a Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul pick.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul Preview

It will be a singles medal or bust for Carlos Alcaraz on his Olympics debut. The 21-year-old lost in doubles with compatriot Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinal stage to American duo Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram. Alcaraz will be hellbent on overcoming that disappointment against another American player in Tommy Paul.

The World No. 3 has been immaculate in his singles campaign in Paris, winning his most recent match against Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-2. In the victory, Alcaraz hammered five aces and landed 64% first serves. He won 80% first-serve points (24/30) and 47% second-serve points (8/17). Alcaraz converted four out of eight break points in the match.

Tommy Paul is the last American man standing in the singles draw. The ninth seed defeated Freacnh lefty Corentin Moutet. After a closely contested first t, which went into a tie-break that Paul won, the second set was one-way traffic.

Paul got an early break and dominated. It took him seven match points before he finished off Moutet. Overall, he landed 65% first serves and won 69% first-serve points (35/51). Paul won 56% second-serve points (15/27) and converted three of 12 break points. 

Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul Head-To-Head

• Alcaraz leads Paul 3-2 in their head-to-head, however they have not played on clay before.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Tommy Paul Prediction

These two have never played dull matches, and they won’t start on Thursday in a very important match at the Paris Olympics. Paul has a pacey serve and the injection of pace in that forehand to rip winners. But with all due respect to the three players he’s beaten so far, no one jumps out as Top 10 caliber. Alcaraz has a stellar record on this surface, having only played on it for about four years on the ATP Tour. He also wants to make up for his doubles exit, which could be bad news for Paul.

Nur Said's Pick: Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets

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