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Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Roberto Carballes Baena: Prediction, Odds, Picks for ATP Paris Masters 2024
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Stefanos Tsitsipas and Roberto Carballes Baena are set to face off in the first round of the 2024 ATP Paris Masters. Tsitsipas is the heavy favorite in this matchup, but Carballes Baena is a dangerous opponent who is capable of pulling off an upset.
Tsitsipas is currently ranked No. 3 in the world, while Carballes Baena is ranked No. 75. Tsitsipas has won seven ATP titles in his career, including the 2019 ATP Finals. Carballes Baena has won two ATP titles in his career, both of which came on clay.
Tsitsipas' recent form
Tsitsipas has been in good form in recent months, reaching the semifinals of the US Open and the quarterfinals of the Rolex Paris Masters. He is a powerful player with a big serve and a strong forehand. Tsitsipas is also a very good mover, which allows him to cover the court well.
Carballes Baena's recent form
Carballes Baena has also been in good form in recent months, reaching the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 event in Buenos Aires. He is a clay-court specialist, but he has also shown that he can play well on hard courts. Carballes Baena is a very consistent player who is able to keep the ball in play for long rallies. He is also a very good returner, which could be a problem for Tsitsipas.
Head-to-head record
Tsitsipas and Carballes Baena have never played each other before.
Odds
Tsitsipas is the heavy favorite in this matchup, with odds of 1.16 to win. Carballes Baena is the underdog, with odds of 4.50 to win.
Prediction
Tsitsipas is the heavy favorite in this matchup, but Carballes Baena is a dangerous opponent. If Carballes Baena can play his best tennis, he could pull off an upset. However, Tsitsipas is the more likely player to win, especially on a hard court and indoors.
Picks
To win: Tsitsipas
To reach the final: Tsitsipas
To win the tournament: Tsitsipas