Fifth seed Tommy Paul will take on World No. 53 Ilya Ivashka in the quarterfinals of the 2022 Atlanta Open on Friday.
Paul faced Kwon Soon-woo in the second round after defeating fellow countryman Jack Sock in the first round. The American got off to a good start, leading the first set 2-0 after going up a break. Right away, his opponent responded to tie the score. In the sixth game, Paul managed to secure another serve break. This time, he maintained his advantage, and shortly thereafter he won the set. In the second set, the 25-year-old took the lead right away and went up 2-0. After the serve was broken, Kwon was unable to rally and regain control of the game. Paul defeated his opponent 6-3, 6-3 after breaking his serve one last time.
Ilya Ivashka faced top seed Reilly Opelka in the second round after defeating Quentin Halys in three sets in the opening round. However, owing to an injury, the American withdrew, and Steve Johnson, a fortunate loser, took his position in the draw. The Belarusian led 2-0 after an early service break in the third set. This advantage let him to lead all the way, and he ultimately prevailed 4-6, 6-2, 6-4.
Tommy Paul vs Ilya Ivashka Match Details
Tournament: Atlanta Open
Date: July 29th, 2022
Venue: Atlanta, United States
Surface: Hard Court
Round: Quarterfinal
Category: Men’s Singles
Prize Money:$708,530
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Tommy Paul vs Ilya Ivashka Head to Head
This will be the first meeting between the duo, so their head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Tommy Paul vs Ilya Ivashka Prediction
Based on their form, the American is expected to come through this clash.
Ivashka has so far had a significantly worse season than Aul. The former has so far won 16 matches overall on hardcourt, while the latter has only achieved that feat five times this year. The Atlanta home fans will support the American wholeheartedly as well. Ivashka may be a difficult opponent, but Paul has progressed much more this year and is likely to prevail in the end.
Prediction: Paul to win in straight sets.
Tommy Paul Last 3 Matches
- Atlanta Open: Round of 16- b. Kwon 6-3, 6-3
- Atlanta Open: Round of 32- b. Sock 6-1, 6-1
- Wimbledon: Round of 16- l. Norrie 4-6, 5-7, 4-6
Ilya Ivashka Last 3 Matches
- Atlanta Open: Round of 16- b. Johnson 4-6, 6-2, 6-4
- Atlanta Open: Round of 32- b. Halys 6-0, 3-6, 6-3
- Mallorca Open: Round of 16- l. Tsitsipas 4-6, 4-6
Tommy Paul vs Ilya Ivashka Stream Details
- US – Tennis Channel
- UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Canada – TSN
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