Nicolas Jarry - Tommy Paul

Since last year, I have often gone with Jarry from the Monte Carlo tournament and I am going this time, although Paul looks very good at the moment and it's even strange to say that he has adapted so well to this surface. It was really unexpected for me, but even without any opposition he performed here. Yes, Jarry also made some mistakes, but he is personally my favorite in this match-up. He has a strong mindset, can turn things around even at 0:40 and is often able to get dry shots out of the mud. This is one important aspect to consider, and we shouldn't forget that Jarry is a clay court specialist and this is his favourite surface. He also has a solid serve and is very good at defending, which is important against Paul, who also has a similar arsenal with a strong serve. Overall, Paul definitely deserves to be here and I don't underestimate his abilities. However, at this stage, experience on clay can determine the outcome and Jarry, although not the most consistent player, can definitely represent even in the toughest situations. I will take both Peru and a simple option in order to benefit the most from this match-up, but of course it is possible to burn out completely.

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