Prizmic vs Paul Prediction 2 September 2026
π The US Open is the only Grand Slam where Tommy Paul has yet to reach the quarter-finals. A run to the last eight here would make him the only active American man to have reached the quarter-finals at all four Majors. That said, it is far too early to think about that - he has only come through one round. In the second, he faces Dino PriΕΎmiΔ, who claimed the first main-draw US Open win of his career. It makes for an interesting match: can the Croatian keep adding to his milestones, or will the American take another step towards his own?
Head-to-Head
π Dino PriΕΎmiΔ and Tommy Paul have never previously met.
Dino Prizmic Player Overview
Heading into the current Major, Dino PriΕΎmiΔ had played just two matches on the North American hard-court swing this summer, losing in the first round at the Cincinnati Masters and at a Challenger in Quebec. At the US Open, though, he produced a remarkable result in his opener, saving two match points against Alexander Shevchenko in the deciding fifth set (2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 7-5). On average, the Croatian wins just over half of all games played (51%), and his hold percentage sits at 80% - respectable for a player ranked outside the top 100. His serve is not a particular weapon, however: aces are infrequent and he lacks significant spin. Where PriΕΎmiΔ is genuinely strong is in extended baseline rallies.
Match Results: Dino Prizmic
Tommy Paul Player Overview
Tommy Paul is ranked considerably higher at world No. 21 and has been in good form over his last ten matches, winning seven. In the build-up to the US Open he reached the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters, beating world No. 2 Alexander Zverev along the way. In the first round of the current Major, Paul needed four sets to get past world No. 94 Chak Lam Coleman Wong, winning 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. On serve, Paul holds at a high rate of 81% and wins 66% of sets. The American is also capable of competing with his upcoming opponent from the baseline, without retreating into a purely defensive game or extending rallies into double figures.
Match Results: Tommy Paul
Key factors
- Dino PriΕΎmiΔ spent considerably more energy in the first round of the US Open.
- Tommy Paul wins 66% of his sets and holds more service games.
- The Croatian has played just two matches on hard courts this summer.
Expected scenario
The match will likely break down into distinct spells: the favourite, with a more consistent backhand and precise serving, will try to take control of his service games from the outset, while the underdog - prone to sitting deep behind the baseline - will respond with aggressive returning and stubborn resistance on break points. A tight, competitive start seems probable, but Paul's freshness and class advantage should tell in the second set and beyond, much as they did in the first round against Chak Lam Coleman Wong.
β Editor's Pick
The match between Tommy Paul and Dino PriΕΎmiΔ promises to be an intriguing tactical contest, with the key battles likely to play out in extended, grinding baseline rallies. The American will try to avoid those as much as possible, looking to finish points quickly and come to the net often. However, the Croatian, riding the momentum of his first comeback win in the US Open main draw, should be able to make things competitive early on.
That said, the local player's experience in five-set Grand Slam matches and his ability to disrupt rhythm with drop shots should prove decisive over the course of the match, particularly given his opponent's fatigue after the first round. In our view, a scenario similar to Paul's previous match is the more likely outcome here. Our prediction: Paul - Games Handicap -5.5.
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Betting Tips: Dino Prizmic - Tommy Paul
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