Denis Shapovalov vs Tommy Paul — Cincinnati Masters Round of 32
USA
Shapovalov D.
Denis Shapovalov defeated Tommy Paul 3-6 6-4 6-3 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 32 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Tommy Paul came in ranked #25, leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's round of 32. Denis Shapovalov narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Denis Shapovalov dropped the opening set before beating Tommy Paul 3–6 6–4 6–3.
Head to head
1–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-03 | Dallas | SF | hard | Denis Shapovalov | 7-5 6-3 |
| 2022-06-13 | Queen's Club | R32 | grass | Tommy Paul | 6-4 2-6 6-4 |
| 2021-11-08 | Stockholm | F | hard | Tommy Paul | 6-4 2-6 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 199). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadShapovalov D.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Paul T.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About