2020 Paris Masters First Round – Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
Where is Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul taking place? Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris
When is Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul on and what time does it start? Tuesday 3rd November, 2020 – not before 12:40 (UK)
What surface is Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul being played on? Indoor hard
Where can I get tickets for Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul? No tickets are available as the 2020 Paris Masters will be played without spectators
What channel is Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul on? This match will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Gilles Simon vs Tommy Paul? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream the match live via their platform
THE PREDICTION
As of writing, this match is world number 58 versus 59 when Gilles Simon and Tommy Paul face off for the first time in their careers in the first round of the Paris Masters. 35-year-old Simon has reached the semi-finals here before, way back in 2012, but the lack of crowd support this week due to the covid-19 restrictions should see the Frenchman’s home advantage lessened here. The veteran will be able to cope with that, of course, but a healthy support would have seen him favoured here over the robust and scrappy Tommy Paul. 23-year-old Paul enjoyed a decent week at the Astana Open before losing to eventual champion John Millman in the quarter-finals and should be in good shape to start this week well. However, Simon beat Denis Shapovalov just two weeks ago and took a set off the rising Jannik Sinner to prove he can still compete with the young men and he should be able to negotiate through this match via a deciding a set.
