2021 Stockholm Open Final – Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov Preview & Prediction

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THE FACTS

When is Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov on and what time does it start? Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov will take place on Saturday 13^th November, 2021 – not before 15:00 (UK)

Where is Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov taking place? Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov will take place at the Kungliga tennishallen in Stockholm, Sweden

What surface is Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov being played on? Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov will take place on an indoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov

What channel is Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov on? Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov will be televised live on BT Sport

Where can I stream Tommy Paul vs Denis Shapovalov? Subscribers of Tennis TV can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

Tommy Paul will start the new season in 2022 at a career-high of at least 46^th after reaching his first ever ATP tour final by defeating Frances Tiafoe from a set down at the Stockholm Open. The 24-year-old looks like a totally different player to the one who has struggled to make a proper dent on tour for several seasons now with a season’s best victory over Andrey Rublev at Indian Wells this time last month looking like a real turning point now. He faces world number 18 Denis Shapovalov for a first time as the defending champion in Stockholm beat fellow Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in a surprising straight-sets result on Friday. 22-year-old Shapovalov is terribly tough to call week-on-week but his talent is undeniable when he finally finds his groove, with a run to the Wimbledon semi-finals back in July testament to what he can achieve.

This match-up is all about guts versus raw ability and the more reliable player at this moment is Tommy Paul, who should be able to take at least a set after playing the tennis of his career over the last few weeks. However, Shapovalov can just as easily blast this in two.