Paris Masters 2018, Day 2: French players in action

Adrian Mannarino celebrates his win over Humbert

#4 Benoit Paire v Marton Fucsovics

There won't be a shortage of flamboyance and showmanship when Benoit Paire faces Fucsovics couple of hours later. With one of them adapting an unorthodox style and the other, a powerful style of gameplay it will be a good contest.

2015 was a good year for Benoit Paire as he surged from No.120 to World No. 19 at the end of the year. But, his game has declined from that level since, with him currently ranked 56th. In head to heads between himself and Fucsovics both players have a win each. But, the Hungarian has won the most recent encounter earlier this year. Paire is second in terms of recent form as well.

But still, he's our backed player as he can target a relatively weak Fucsovics serve. If Benoit Paire could return slightly better than usual he has every chance of coming out on top.

Prediction - Benoit Paire to win in 3 sets.

Edited by Rupin Kale