Alejandro Tabilo vs Tommy Paul Preview & Prediction | 2026 Japan Open | First Round

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Alejandro Tabilo meets Tommy Paul in the first round at the 2026 Japan Open at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo, Japan

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 30 September 2026 at 4:20 am

Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alejandro Tabilo vs Tommy Paul prediction

Alejandro Tabilo will hope it’s a case of third time lucky against Tommy Paul.

The Chilean trails 0-2 in the head-to-head having lost both encounters in 2024, although the tussle on hardcourt in Shanghai went three and did involve two tie-breaks.

Both players have been in fine form this year with Paul on course for a career-best in terms of main-draw wins.

This has all the makings of a heavyweight tussle with plenty of big-hitting, but when it comes to the crunch, Tommy should have that little bit extra when it counts.

Alejandro Tabilo vs Tommy Paul tip: Over 21.5 games