Dominic Thiem vs Holger Rune Prediction & Betting Tips - Rolex Paris Masters

Prediction published on 01/11/2023, 00:17  by Daniel Ngulu | Modified on 01/11/2023 at 00:19 in Tennis Predictions

Sixth seed Holger Rune begins his Paris Masters title defence in the second round on Wednesday against qualifier Dominic Thiem. Dominic Thiem is back in Paris after a three-year hiatus. He defeated Stan Wawrinka in three sets in the first round to continue his streak of never losing in the opening round here. Theim, a former Paris semifinalist, has endured a rocky season and currently has lost more matches than he has won. The Austrian’s strong start at the Accor Arena has allowed him to move right back into the ATP top 100. Thiem, who has won seven of 13 matches on indoor hard courts, is ranked 92nd in the live ranking.

Holger Rune will hope to defend the title he won last year and have a strong finish to the season. The Dane has won 41 matches and registered one title and finished as runner-up in two Masters tournaments. He arrives in Paris after making the semifinals in Basel. Rune defeated Thiem the first time they met, which was back in April in this very round in Monte-Carlo. He went on to make the final and he will hope for the same fortune here. The current world number eight is also contending to make the ATP Finals next month. He is ranked eighth in the live race and defending his title here will see him qualify for Turin. The  winner advancing to play unseeded Daniel Altmier for a slot in the quarterfinals.