Tommy Paul vs Botic van de Zandschulp Prediction 6/18/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Former champion Tommy Paul faces Dutch World No. 56 Botic van de Zandschulp in the Round of 16 at the Queen’s Tennis Championships. The match is scheduled for Thursday, June 18. Paul is 0-2 against van de Zandschulp, but this will be their first meeting on grass. Who will make it to the last eight at Queen’s? Here’s our preview and prediction of Tommy Paul vs Botic van de Zandschulp. This preview will also include a Tommy Paul vs Botic van de Zandschulp pick.

 

Tommy Paul vs Botic van de Zandschulp Preview

Tommy Paul beat fellow American Zachary Svajda to begin his 2026 Queen’s Club campaign. Paul prevailed 7-5, 6-3 in an hour and 26 minutes. In the victory, Paul hit 35 winners and 26 unforced errors. That included 15 aces and 3 double faults. Paul landed 56% of first serves in play and won 87% of first serve points (33/38). Paul won 53% of second serve points (16/30) and saved 5/5 break points on his serve. Paul missed his title defense last year, so he remains unbeaten since 2024 at Queen’s.

Botic van de Zandschulp beat Great Britain’s Harry Wendelken 6-4, 7-6 in the first round of the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club. The match lasted precisely two hours. In the victory, van de Zandschulp hit 35 winners and 48 unforced errors. That included 8 aces and 4 double faults. The Dutchman landed 69% of first serves in play and won 82% of first serve points (42/51). van de Zandschulp won 43% of second serve points (10/23) and saved six of seven break points in the match.

Tommy Paul vs Botic van de Zandschulp Head-To-Head

Paul and van de Zandschulp have met twice. Both matches took place on indoor hard courts. van de Zandschulp won the first meeting in a singles rubber at the 2023 Davis Cup in straight sets. They met that same season in the second round of the Paris Masters and the Dutchman won in three sets.

Tommy Paul vs Botic van de Zandschulp Prediction

Paul is a heavy favorite here despite his losing record against van de Zandschulp. This season, the American’s results have not always grabbed headlines, but he continues to show up week after week and give himself chances. I mean, winning an ATP title and racking 27 victories with half of the season gone is an achievement half of the tour would sign up for. That consistency is one of the reasons Tommy is at the top level.

Van de Zandschulp is a nightmare to play against because he’s capable of producing a high level on any given day. However, too many of his losses follow a similar pattern where one poor stretch can easily decide the outcome. But I’m not critical of his performances. Lately, I think he’s played very well and has not lost a straight-sets match (only completed matches) since Munich in mid April. I’m considering the van de Zandschulp set handicap here.

Nur Said's Pick: van de Zandschulp set handicap +1.5