ATP 2025 Australian Open
Day 8 – Sunday 19 January, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.


- The match up: Tommy Paul vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
- Event Name: 2025 Australian Open
- Match Date: Sunday 19 January
- Day Of Event: Day 8
- Event Address: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Let’s have a look at all the career, performance and head-to-head stats for the match and find out if Tommy Paul or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is expected to win.
Match Details:
Tommy Paul vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina – Sunday 19 January – 2025 Australian Open – Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Tommy Paul vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Head-to-Head, Preview, Stats & Pick:
Head To Head Paul leads 3-0.
In what promises to be an intriguing match-up, No. 12 seed Tommy Paul of the United States will take on Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the fourth round of the Australian Open. This will be their fourth meeting, with Paul holding a perfect 3-0 record against Davidovich Fokina. All three of their previous matches took place on hard courts in 2023, with Paul emerging victorious each time. Their last encounter was a thrilling five-set battle at the Australian Open, where Paul triumphed in the second round.
Looking at Paul’s recent form, he seems to be in good shape, having defeated Roberto Carballes Baena in the previous round. In fact, Paul has a solid track record against Spanish players in Melbourne, having won all three of his matches against them at the Australian Open. His overall record against Spanish players at Grand Slams stands at an impressive 8-2, and he holds a 22-10 win-loss record against Spanish players at the Tour level.
On the other side of the net, Davidovich Fokina will be aiming to secure his first victory over a top 20 player at the Australian Open. He has previously fallen short against No. 14 Diego Schwartzman in 2020 and No. 9 Felix Auger-Aliassime in 2022. However, it is worth noting that Davidovich Fokina did manage to defeat Auger-Aliassime, then ranked No. 23, in the second round of this year’s tournament.
Overall, Davidovich Fokina has a 2-10 win-loss record against top 20 players at Grand Slams and a 17-46 win-loss record against top 20 players on the Tour level. While he faces an uphill battle against Paul, the Spaniard has shown that he is capable of pulling off upsets, having defeated No. 16 Casper Ruud at the 2021 Roland Garros and No. 10 Hubert Hurkacz at the 2022 Wimbledon.
As we anticipate this exciting clash between Paul and Davidovich Fokina, it is worth noting that both players have had solid runs at the Australian Open so far. Paul battled through a five-set thriller against Christopher O’Connell in the first round, while Davidovich Fokina has displayed great resilience by coming back from two sets down in both the second and third rounds.
In terms of their respective careers, Paul holds a slightly higher ATP ranking at No. 11, while Davidovich Fokina is currently ranked No. 66. Paul has also enjoyed more success at Grand Slam events, with a 36-21 career record compared to Davidovich Fokina’s 26-18. The American player has also won four titles, while Davidovich Fokina is still chasing his first.
In conclusion, this fourth-round encounter between Paul and Davidovich Fokina is set to be a fascinating battle. Paul will be looking to maintain his perfect record against the Spaniard, while Davidovich Fokina will be eager to claim his first victory over a top 20 player at the Australian Open. Both players have showcased their resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament, and fans can expect an enthralling contest on the courts of Melbourne.
Tommy Paul vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina Prediction:
I believe Tommy Paul will win in straight sets.
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