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Match Details
Fixture: (4) Tommy Paul vs (Q) Laslo Djere
Date: 16 October 2024
Tournament: Stockholm Open 2024
Round: Second Round (Round of 16)
Venue: Kungliga Tennishallen, Stockholm, Sweden
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €690,135
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN | India - Tennis TV
Tommy Paul vs Laslo Djere preview
Fourth-seed Tommy Paul will kick off his 2024 Stockholm campaign on Wednesday, 16 October, facing Serbian qualifier Laslo Djere.
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Paul enters the tournament with a solid 41-17 match record this year, highlighted by two titles—one at the Queen's Club, where he defeated Lorenzo Musetti, and another in Dallas, where he overcame compatriot Marcos Giron. He had a quiet North American hardcourt swing, where he went 4-3 with a fourth-round finish at the US Open.
His most recent outing was at the Shanghai Masters, where he secured wins over Fabio Fognini and Alejandro Tabilo in intense three-set matches before falling to Tomas Machac in another gripping contest.
Laslo Djere arrived in Stockholm with a modest 6-15 match record for the season, struggling to string together more than two consecutive wins on the ATP Tour. Most of his success has come on the Challenger circuit, with his last notable performance being a semifinal run at the Bad Waltersdorf event just last week.
Djere started his Stockholm campaign in the qualifiers, where he defeated Adrian Andreev and Hamad Medjedovic. He made an emphatic start in the main draw, dominating Pedro Martinez with a 6-2, 6-0 victory.
Tommy Paul vs Laslo Djere head-to-head
Tommy Paul edges Laslo Djere 1-0 in their head-to-head, winning their only encounter 6-3, 7-6(4) at the 2018 Winston Salem Open.
Tommy Paul vs Laslo Djere odds
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Tommy Paul vs Laslo Djere prediction
Tommy Paul heads into Stockholm following a series of disappointing performances, where he struggled to close out matches from winning positions. A far cry from his strong form earlier in the season, Paul has shown signs of waning confidence and fatigue. Despite this, his 21-11 hardcourt record for the year should offer him a boost of confidence as he looks to rebound in the tournament and end the year on a high.
Laslo Djere, meanwhile, has had a tough time on hard courts in 2024, compiling a 3-5 record so far. He has, however, found his rhythm in Stockholm this week with a couple of brilliant wins under his belt. Djere was particularly impressive in his last match, winning 90% of his first-serve points, hitting 24 winners, and not facing a single break point. He also won a whopping 88% of net points.
While Paul enters this matchup as the favorite on paper, his recent form suggests otherwise. Djere, known for springing surprises, could pull off an upset given his newfound momentum in Stockholm. Paul's superior hardcourt record and overall performance this season might see him prevail in what promises to be an exciting contest.
Pick: Paul in three sets.
