Andy Murray might not have the best of years but he is now looking in good form in the Stockholm Open. The British player has been in top form over the years but injuries have restricted him recently. He though made a comeback but disappointing results have followed his way all along. In the Stockholm Open, the case has not been the same. He has been playing some good tennis and is performing exceptionally well.
He is now all set to face Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals of the tournament. What are their head-to-head ratios? Who has a better chance of progressing into the next round? Here’s everything that you need to know.
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Andy Murray vs Tommy Paul – Head to Head
The battle between the two players has never taken place. This will be the first-ever encounter between Andy Murray and Tommy Paul. Both the players have been exceptionally well. Andy Murray defeated V. Durasovic in the Round of 32 and overcame the tough challenge of Jannik Sinner to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The match ended 7-6, 6-3 in favor of the British player but the win did not come easy. He had to work very hard to win the first set 7-6. Though the other set was relatively easy for him.
What a win! ????@andy_murray defeats No. 1 seed Jannik Sinner 7-6 6-3 and gets his second top 10 win of 2021!#StockholmOpen pic.twitter.com/DCPwdm09JK
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 10, 2021
BIG WIN ????????@andy_murray beats top seed Jannik Sinner 7-6, 6-3 to make the quarter-finals in Stockholm!
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— ATP Tour (@atptour) November 10, 2021
Tommy Paul on the other hand defeated Leo Borg in the round of 32 and then defeated his fellow countryman and 5th seeded player Taylor Fritz with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Thus he booked his place in the quarter-finals.
Predictions – Murray vs Paul
Andy Murray will be the most favorite to progress into the next round in the Stockholm Open. He will have to play some good tennis against his opponent to seal a semi-final berth. On the other hand, Tommy Paul could also make a turnaround and surprise the 2 times Olympic Gold medalist. The match could be a