Davidovich Fokina vs Paul Prediction 19 January 2025

Will Alejandro Davidovich yield to Tommy Paul for the fourth consecutive time? Sportbooks tend to think that a rematch in the 1/8 finals of the Australian Open is unlikely. On these courts, the tennis players delighted with a bright intriguing fight a few years ago (2-6; 6-2; 7-6; 3-6; 4-6), which is considered in our prediction, based on a detailed analytical review.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Fokina has been performing turbulently throughout his career, essentially being an average player on the tour. Alejandro came closest to triumph at the long-ago Masters in Monte-Carlo (top-2). However, back then, he could not withstand the onslaught of Stefanos Tsitsipas. The representative of Spain does not boast exemplary discipline, which prevents him from reaching a truly elite level. Yesterday, the athlete won a phenomenal five-set thriller against Jakub Mensik, recovering from two match points in the tiebreak of the third set.

Tommy Paul

For Paul, returning from vacation was marked by a less-than-ideal performance in Adelaide (top-4). But the painful defeat by Felix Auger did not lead to long-term consequences. In Melbourne, Tommy gave away three sets in three games, which led to a deserved ascent into the top ten of the world ranking. The American resembles a "dark horse" of any major championship, as with the right approach, he is capable of stopping anyone. Last season, the athlete won three significant singles titles (Dallas, London, and Stockholm), and also earned a bronze medal at the Olympics in doubles with Taylor Fritz.

Editorial Prediction

In this match, with a high degree of probability, no one will resolve all issues in the shortest time. The opponents are approximately equally physically prepared for the meeting, and we expect that they will again delight competitors with bright competitive battles with an unpredictable outcome. Total over is the optimal option for the match.