Tommy Paul vs Luciano Darderi — Rome Masters Round of 32
USA
Paul T.
Luciano Darderi defeated Tommy Paul 3-6 6-3 6-2 in the Rome Masters round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Tommy Paul came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's semi-final. Luciano Darderi claimed a first win over Tommy Paul in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Luciano Darderi dropped the opening set before beating Tommy Paul 3–6 6–3 6–2.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-05 | Canada Masters | R64 | hard | Tommy Paul | 6-4 7-6(2) |
| 2024-07-29 | Paris Olympics | R64 | clay | Tommy Paul | 6-3 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 clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (26 vs 24). 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 loadPaul T.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Darderi L.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About