Prediction Of Zverev Vs Griekspoor H2H, Who Will Win At ATP Rolex Paris Masters 2024?

What Time Will Alexander Zverev Play Against Tallon Griekspoor?

Zverev and Griekspoor are on the Day 3 Schedule at Rolex Paris Masters 2024 on Wednesday 30 October 2024. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

Head to head, Alexander Zverev (GER) leads 5-1 against Tallon Griekspoor (NED). They have faced each other in various tournaments with different outcomes.

At Wimbledon 2021 on grass in the round of 128, Zverev defeated Griekspoor 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. However, Griekspoor had his revenge at Rotterdam 2023 on hard courts in the round of 16, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Their next meeting was at the ATP Masters 1000 Toronto 2023 on hard courts in the round of 64, where Zverev emerged victorious with a score of 6-4, 7-6(3). Zverev continued his winning streak at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells 2024 on hard courts in the round of 32, defeating Griekspoor with a score of 7-6(7), 6-3.

Their match at Roland Garros 2024 on clay in the round of 32 was a thrilling encounter, with Zverev eventually winning 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6(3). Finally, they faced each other at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024 on hard courts in the round of 32, with Zverev prevailing once again, winning 7-6(6), 2-6, 7-6(5).

Looking at their last meeting at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024, both players showcased their attacking abilities. Zverev had a 30% conversion rate in attack, while Griekspoor had a slightly lower rate at 27%. In terms of serve and return quality, Zverev had higher scores with 8.9 and 7.5, respectively, compared to Griekspoor’s 9.0 and 8.0. However, Griekspoor had a better forehand quality with a score of 8.4, while Zverev scored 8.5. Overall, their performance was above the tour average.

Alexander Zverev, 27 years old and currently ranked world No. 3, has had an impressive career. Despite suffering from injuries, including tearing three ligaments in his right ankle during the 2022 Roland Garros semifinal against Nadal, he achieved a career-high ranking of No. 2. Zverev has won six titles in 2021, leading the ATP Tour, and has a total of 22 career titles, making him the player born since 1990 with the most titles. He has notable victories over Djokovic, including defeating him at the 2018 Nitto ATP Finals, 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and 2021 Nitto ATP Finals championships. Zverev also reached his first Grand Slam final at the 2020 US Open but lost in the final against Thiem after squandering a two-set lead.

In terms of ATP Masters 1000 titles, Zverev has six victories, including victories over Djokovic and Federer. He has defeated Djokovic three times on hard courts, Federer on grass in the 2016 Halle semifinals, and Nadal twice on clay.

Zverev’s goal for this season is to reach the round of 16 at all nine ATP Masters 1000 events, a feat last achieved by Rafael Nadal in 2017. He has already shown good form in the opening rounds, with an 18-1 record, losing only to compatriot Altmaier in the Acapulco first round in February.

Analyzing Zverev’s performance in the ATP Masters 1000 events in 2024, he reached the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, Montreal, and Miami. He reached the semifinals in Cincinnati and has had round of 16 exits in Monte-Carlo, Shanghai, and Madrid. He is currently playing in the round of 32 in Paris against Griekspoor.

On the other hand, Tallon Griekspoor, 28 years old and ranked world No. 39, has also had notable achievements in his career. In 2023, he achieved a personal-best 36 wins and won his first ATP Tour title in Pune, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 21 in November. He won his second title at ‘s-Hertogenbosch in 2023, where he defeated the eighth-ranked player, Hurkacz. Griekspoor has a good record of rallying from a set down, including victories over top-ranked players like Wawrinka, Khachanov, Karatsev, A. Zverev, and de Minaur on home soil. He had a successful ATP Challenger Tour season in 2021, with a record-breaking eight titles and 42 wins overall.

However, Griekspoor has struggled against top-ranked players, with a career record of 0-15 against the top 5, including an 0-8 record in 2024. He aims to achieve the biggest win of his career and reach the round of 16 at the ATP Masters 1000 level for the third time, following his previous appearances in Paris 2023 and Madrid 2024.

In their upcoming match at the ATP Masters 1000 Paris 2024, Griekspoor will seek to upset Zverev and overcome his struggles against top-ranked players, while Zverev aims to continue his strong performance in the opening rounds and reach the round of 16 in all ATP Masters 1000 events this season.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Zverev will win.
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