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Ugo Humbert vs Tommy Paul prediction and odds: Cincinnati Open 2023

Tommy Paul is having a good month in the US Open series and will face Frenchman Ugo Humbert in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.

These odds from Ladbrokes were correct at the time of writing.

Ugo Humbert vs Tommy Paul– match predictions

Tommy Paul is the last player who defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, and has a good chance to move forward in Cincinnati in the match against the world No. 33, Ugo Humbert.

Tommy Paul to win

Paul is coming off a solid match in which he defeated Miomir Kecmanovic for the first time in his career and is a major favorite in this match. Humbert also played well against the teenager Arthur Fils in the opener but the Frenchman is not on the level Paul is. The American moves great on the court and has a much more versatile game that Humbert. This should not be a tough task for Paul, who will most likely win this in straight sets.

Under 22.5 games

It’s been more than five years since the last match between these two players. Paul is in the Top 15 for a reason and will prove that today against Ugo Humbert who will not stand a chance in this match. Humbert has a solid serve but often struggles with consistency and that will keep this match under 22.5 games.

Ugo Humbert vs Tommy Paul preview

Tommy Paul has never made it past the second round at the Western & Southern Open and this seems like a perfect opportunity finally to do so.

Ugo Humbert

Humbert is 33rd in the ATP rankings and his career high was No. 25. The 25-year-old is 34-19 for the season and 12-7 on hard surface.

He is coming off a 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 win over Artur Fils in the opening round. Last week, Humbert lost in the second round in Toronto to Taylor Fritz after beating Nicolas Jarry.

His best result this season is winning the challengers in Bordeaux and Cagliari.

Tommy Paul

Paul is 14th in the ATP rankings which is his career high. The American is 36-19 for the season and 21-8 on hard surface.

In the opening round in Cincinnati, Paul defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 7-5, 7-6.

Last week in Toronto, Paul reached the semifinal losing to Jannik Sinner 6-4, 6-4 and previously he eliminated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.

Paul’s best result this season was the semifinal at the Australian Open.

Ugo Humbert vs Tommy Paul head to head

Tommy Paul won the only previous match against Ugo Humbert. It was the opening round at the 2018 Champaign challenger where the American won 6-4, 4-6, 6-2.

Cincinnati Open
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Ugo Humbert vs Tommy Paul match details

  • When will the match between Humbert vs Paul be played? The match is scheduled for August 16 at 16:00 GMT.
  • Who is the favorite in the match between Humbert vs Paul? Given the odds, Paul is the favorite to win this match.
  • How much will the Western & Southern Open winner earn? Here is everything you need to know about the Cincinnati Open Prize Money.


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