Tomas Machac Faces Arthur Rinderknech in ATP Paris Masters: Preview and Prediction

Tomas Machac, the 24-year-old Czech tennis player, is set to face Arthur Rinderknech in the first round of the 2024 Rolex Paris Masters on Monday, October 28. This match marks the first encounter between the two players in their professional careers.

Machac has been in strong form during the second half of the season, particularly on indoor hard courts. He recently reached the quarterfinals of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, Austria, where he lost to Jack Draper in a closely contested match. This performance is part of his overall impressive record in 2024, with a 37-23 win-loss ratio and a notable 68% win rate on indoor hard courts throughout his career.

On the other hand, Arthur Rinderknech, the French player, has been struggling to find his form. He failed to advance past the qualifying phase at the Swiss Indoors Basel and has a 3-6 record in his last nine matches. Rinderknech is looking to reignite his career before the end of the ATP season.

The odds favor Machac, with a predicted win in two sets. Machac’s recent performances and his strong record on indoor hard courts make him the likely winner. However, the lack of a head-to-head record between the two players adds an element of unpredictability to the match.

In a surprising turn of events, the actual match saw Arthur Rinderknech defeat Tomas Machac 6-7, 5-3, with Machac retiring due to injury. This outcome was contrary to the pre-match predictions that favored Machac.