Vienna Open 2024: Tommy Paul vs Brandon Nakashima preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (4) Tommy Paul vs Brandon Nakashima

Date: October 22, 2024

Tournament: Vienna Open 2024

Round: First Round(Round of 32)

Venue: Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria

Category: ATP 500

Surface: Hardcourt

Prize Money: $2,618,528

Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime | Canada - TSN

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Tommy Paul vs Brandon Nakashima preview

Tommy Paul at the US Open 2024 - Day 8 - Source: Getty

Fourth seed Tommy Paul will face fellow countryman Brandon Nakashima in the opening round of the Vienna Open on Tuesday, October 22.

Paul enters the ATP 500 tournament after winning the Stockholm Open where he defeated Grigor Dimitrov in the summit clash. Paul showcased great form in Stockholm, not dropping a single set in his campaign and defeating the likes of Stanislas Wawrinka, Miomir Kecmanovic, and Laslo Djere. Before Sweden, Paul was on a slump of consecutive Round of 16 exits in his last three tournaments. However, the 27-year-old has been quite successful this year, with a 41-17 win-loss record. He won his second title at the 2024 Dallas Open and also clinched an Olympic Bronze medal in doubles with US Open finalist Taylor Fritz.

Nakashima, meanwhile, has enjoyed a resurgence, compiling a 26-19 win-loss record and reclaiming a top-100 ranking. His breakthrough came at the Tenerife Challenger, where he secured his first career title. Following this success, Nakashima competed in the Stockholm Open, though his run was halted by Stan Wawrinka in the Round of 32. Prior to Sweden, he participated in three Asian tournaments: the Shanghai Masters and the Japan and Hangzhou Opens. His most notable performance during this Asian swing came in Hangzhou, where he reached the semifinals before falling to former US Open champion Marin Cilic.

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Tommy Paul vs Brandon Nakashima head-to-head

Nakashima has a 3-1 head-to-head record against Paul, having defeated him in three of their four previous encounters.

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Tommy Paul vs Brandon Nakashima odds

Players
Tommy Paul
Brandon Nakashima

(Odds will be updated once available)

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Tommy Paul vs Brandon Nakashima prediction

In Picture: Brandon Nakashima at the National Bank Open (Source: Getty)

Paul and Nakashima's matches are often closely contested, frequently requiring tiebreakers to determine the winner. Their contrasting playing styles contribute to these competitive encounters. Paul excels at the net with his powerful volley game, while Nakashima prefers a baseline approach.

Nakashima's game is characterized by a flatter stroke, while Paul's shots generate more topspin, pushing his opponents deeper. Both players possess strong return games, suggesting a potentially lengthy match. Despite Nakashima's recent form, Paul's current momentum and previous head-to-head record make him the slight favorite to emerge victorious.

Pick- Tommy Paul to win in three sets.