Gabriel Diallo vs Tommy Paul Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open

Prediction published on 8/30/24, 8:54 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 8/30/24 at 8:57 AM in ATP US Open Picks

In this round of 16 of the last Grand Slam of the season, the US Open, Canadian Gabriel Diallo takes on American and local Tommy Paul in front of the New York crowd. Gabriel Diallo is taking part in this Grand Slam for the first time, and only the second tournament at this level in his career. He made a brief appearance at the French Open last May but failed to progress beyond the first round. Here, the Canadian entered through qualifying and won his 3 matches against Sho Shimabukuro, Titouan Droguet and Valentin Royer, losing a set in his first 2 duels. He then went on to win his first 2 rounds against Jaume Munar and then world number 24 Arthur Fils. Two fine victories which should give him hope for the rest of his adventure here.

Meanwhile, number 14 seed Tommy Paul won his first round match against Italy's Lorenzo Sonego, then benefited from Max Purcell's withdrawal when the American was leading the match two sets to nil in the second round to reach the last 16. This is the 7th Grand Slam in his career, and he seems to have gone from strength to strength, reaching the 3rd round in 2022 and the last 16 in 2023. Quarter-finalist at Wimbledon last July and also at the Paris Olympics 2024, Tommy Paul will have the advantage of experience in this match against the Canadian.