Paul vs Alcaraz Prediction 3 June 2025

Paul managed to edge out Karen Khachanov in a hard-fought battle. The match was closely contested, with either player capable of winning, but in the fifth set, the Russian ran out of steam and composure. In the decisive set, Paul hit 15 winners compared to Khachanov's 7 and was much stronger on serve. In the fourth round, the American faced no trouble against Popyrin. The Australian has long struggled to produce headline victories, and June 1st was no exception. In nearly two hours, Paul handled his opponent, who committed 15 more unforced errors.

Alcaraz continues to struggle with consistency in his matches. So far, he has only managed to win a set without dropping one in the first round. After that, we've seen the real Spaniard come through. He lost a set to Marozsan, dropped another to Dzumhur, and now has given up a set to Shelton. At the start of the second set against Shelton, Alcaraz faced six break points but still managed to win 6-3, though his play in the third set was uninspired. There was no aggression or excitement. Shelton took a risk and claimed the set, making it 1-2. However, Alcaraz then shifted into high gear and easily secured the match victory.

Perhaps Alcaraz has grown accustomed to this style of play. Lacking stability, he sometimes loses focus during a match, giving his opponent a chance to take a set. But then he effortlessly dismantles his rival piece by piece and advances to the next round.