Denis Shapovalov vs Tommy Paul Preview & Prediction | 2025 Dallas Open | Semi-Final

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The second semi-final promises to be an absolute cracker as defending champion Tommy Paul looks to make the final once again and he meets the in-form Canadian Denis Shapovalov

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: Saturday 8th February, 2025, UK – not before 11:00pm / US ET – not before 6:00pm / US PT – not before 3:00pm

Venue: Ford Center at The Star, Dallas, USA

Surface: Indoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Denis Shapovalov vs Tommy Paul ticket information

Denis Shapovalov vs Tommy Paul Prediction

Denis Shapovalov is growing with confidence over the course of this week in Dallas and the manner of his quarter-final win over Tomas Machac will only serve to boost his morale and belief further.

After edging a close first set which went to a tiebreak, Shapovalov dominated the second winning 6-0 to knock out the sixth seed. That was the second successive seed that he eliminated as he edged past top seed Taylor Fritz in the round of 16.

He now faces yet another tough test in defending champion Tommy Paul on centre court.

Paul has beaten three fellow Americans en route to the semis with the latest win coming against the big-serving Reilly Opelka. Paul had the answer to Opelka’s massive serve and that was his best display of the week so far.

The pair have met three times before with Paul winning two of them but all of them were a few years ago. Interestingly all three matches went to a deciding set.

We can see this one following that trend and going all the way. We have a marginal leaning towards Shapovalov as the underdog and the value on him but consider game betting here.

Denis Shapovalov vs Tommy Paul Tip: Over 23.5 total games