Joao Fonseca vs Tommy Paul predictions, Mar 08, 2026

Mar 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

ATP Indian Wells, on Sunday,

Fonseca

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As Joao Fonseca prepares to face off against Tommy Paul at the ATP Indian Wells on March 8, 2026, tennis fans can expect an intriguing match-up between two players in contrasting recent form. Fonseca enters the arena boasting a solid track record of winning 3 out of his last 5 matches, highlighting his competitive edge on home turf. However, he faces a formidable opponent in Paul, who has been in excellent form, securing victories in 4 of his last 5 encounters.

Analytically, Fonseca’s recent success suggests a resilient playing style; however, he will need to harness that energy effectively against Paul. Tommy Paul, with odds favoring him at 1.62 compared to Fonseca’s 2.35, demonstrates a strong betting market confidence in his abilities. Paul is likely to leverage his higher ranking and recent performance to control the pace of the match, utilizing powerful groundstrokes and strategic serves.

Predictions from analytical models suggest a 37% probability for a home win for Fonseca compared to a 63% likelihood in favor of Paul, with a predicted scoreline of 0:2. While Fonseca may have the home advantage, Paul’s current form and tactical approach position him well for a potential victory. As always in tennis, the match’s outcome remains uncertain, promising an exciting contest for fans and bettors alike.

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Fonseca
40.8%		 Paul
59.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Latest Results

07.03.26 Karen Khachanov – Joao Fonseca – 1:2
04.03.26 Joao Fonseca – Raphael Collignon – 2:0
19.02.26 Joao Fonseca – Ignacio Buse – 1:2
17.02.26 Joao Fonseca – Thiago Monteiro – 2:0
11.02.26 Joao Fonseca – Alejandro Tabilo – 1:2		 06.03.26 Zizou Bergs – Tommy Paul – 0:2
22.02.26 Tommy Paul – Sebastian Korda – 0:2
21.02.26 Tommy Paul – Learner Tien – 2:1
20.02.26 Taylor Harry Fritz – Tommy Paul – 0:2
19.02.26 Adam Walton – Tommy Paul – 0:2

Facts

  • Fonseca is ranked ATP: 35. Paul is ranked ATP: 24.
  • Fonseca has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Paul is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Paul may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Paul might have a minor edge in this game.
  • We predict that Paul will win today’s game, with odds of 1.62.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Fonseca won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:2.

    Latest Head To Head

    26.04.25 Joao Fonseca – Tommy Paul – 0:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Bye
    2 Atmane T. Dimitrov G. 1 : 2
    3 Cerundolo J. M. Van De Zandschulp B. 2 : 1
    4 Bye Rinderknech A. (26)
    5 Vacherot V. (24) Bye
    6 Borges N. Nava E. 2 : 0
    7 Shevchenko A. Shimabukuro S. (Q) 2 : 1
    8 Bye Ruud C. (13)
    9 Bublik A. (10) Bye
    10 Zheng M. (WC) Kopriva V. (LL) 0 : 2
    11 Maestrelli F. (Q) Hijikata R. (Q) 0 : 2
    12 Bye Darderi L. (20)
    13 Norrie C. (27) Bye
    14 Arnaldi M. McDonald M. (Q) 0 : 2
    15 Korda S. Comesana F. 2 : 0
    16 Bye De Minaur A. (6)
    17 Djokovic N. (3) Bye
    18 Majchrzak K. Mpetshi Perricard G. 2 : 1
    19 Hurkacz H. Kovacevic A. 0 : 2
    20 Bye Moutet C. (31)
    21 Cerundolo F. (19) Bye
    22 Royer V. Bonzi B. (Q) 0 : 2
    23 Marozsan F. Bautista-Agut R. 1 : 2
    24 Bye Draper J. (14)
    25 Medvedev D. (11) Bye
    26 Tabilo A. Jodar R. (WC) 2 : 0
    27 Tseng C. H. (Q) Baez S. 0 : 2
    28 Bye Lehecka J. (22)
    29 Humbert U. (32) Bye
    30 Merida Aguilar D. (Q) Michelsen A. 0 : 2
    31 Fearnley J. Dzumhur D. 2 : 0
    32 Bye Fritz T. (7)
    33 Musetti L. (5) Bye
    34 Fucsovics M. O’Connell C. (Q) 2 : 0
    35 Prizmic D. (Q) Schoolkate T. (Q) 2 : 1
    36 Bye Fils A. (30)
    37 Rublev A. (17) Bye
    38 Bellucci M. Diallo G. 0 : 2
    39 Monfils G. (WC) Galarneau A. (Q) 2 : 0
    40 Bye Auger-Aliassime F. (9)
    41 Cobolli F. (15) Bye
    42 Altmaier D. (RET.) Kecmanovic M. 0 : 1
    43 Brooksby J. Popyrin A. 2 : 0
    44 Bye Tiafoe F. (21)
    45 Nakashima B. (28) Bye
    46 Ugo Carabelli C. Damm M. (WC) 2 : 0
    47 Berrettini M. Mannarino A. 2 : 1
    48 Bye Zverev A. (4)
    49 Shelton B. (8) Bye
    50 Opelka R. Quinn E. 2 : 0
    51 Halys Q. Walton A. 0 : 2
    52 Bye Tien L. (25)
    53 Davidovich Fokina A. (18) Bye
    54 Svajda Z. (WC) Cilic M. 2 : 0
    55 Navone M. Giron M. 1 : 2
    56 Bye Mensik J. (12)
    57 Khachanov K. (16) Bye
    58 Fonseca J. Collignon R. 2 : 0
    59 Bergs Z. Struff J-L. 2 : 0
    60 Bye Paul T. (23)
    61 Etcheverry T. M. (29) Bye
    62 Tsitsipas S. Shapovalov D. 1 : 2
    63 Svrcina D. (Q) Duckworth J. 2 : 0
    64 Bye Sinner J. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Dimitrov G. 2 : 0
    2 Cerundolo J. M. Rinderknech A. (WO.) (26)
    3 Vacherot V. (24) Borges N. 2 : 0
    4 Shevchenko A. Ruud C. (13) 0 : 2
    5 Bublik A. (10) Kopriva V.
    6 Hijikata R. Darderi L. (20)
    7 Norrie C. (27) McDonald M.
    8 Korda S. De Minaur A. (6)
    9 Djokovic N. (3) Majchrzak K. 2 : 1
    10 Kovacevic A. Moutet C. (31) 2 : 0
    11 Cerundolo F. (19) Bonzi B. 2 : 1
    12 Bautista-Agut R. Draper J. (14) 1 : 2
    13 Medvedev D. (11) Tabilo A.
    14 Baez S. Lehecka J. (22)
    15 Humbert U. (32) Michelsen A.
    16 Fearnley J. Fritz T. (7)
    17 Musetti L. (5) Fucsovics M. 0 : 2
    18 Prizmic D. (RET.) Fils A. (30) 0 : 1
    19 Rublev A. (17) Diallo G. 1 : 2
    20 Monfils G. Auger-Aliassime F. (9) 1 : 2
    21 Cobolli F. (15) Kecmanovic M. 2 : 1
    22 Brooksby J. Tiafoe F. (21) 0 : 2
    23 Nakashima B. (28) Ugo Carabelli C. 2 : 0
    24 Berrettini M. Zverev A. (4) 0 : 2
    25 Shelton B. (8) Opelka R. 2 : 1
    26 Walton A. Tien L. (25) 0 : 2
    27 Davidovich Fokina A. (18) Svajda Z. 2 : 0
    28 Giron M. Mensik J. (12) 0 : 2
    29 Khachanov K. (16) Fonseca J. 1 : 2
    30 Bergs Z. Paul T. (23) 0 : 2
    31 Etcheverry T. M. (29) Shapovalov D. 1 : 2
    32 Svrcina D. Sinner J. (2) 0 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Rinderknech A. (26)
    2 Vacherot V. (24) Ruud C. (13)
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 Djokovic N. (3) Kovacevic A.
    6 Cerundolo F. (19) Draper J. (14)
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 Fucsovics M. Fils A. (30)
    10 Diallo G. Auger-Aliassime F. (9)
    11 Cobolli F. (15) Tiafoe F. (21)
    12 Nakashima B. (28) Zverev A. (4)
    13 Shelton B. (8) Tien L. (25)
    14 Davidovich Fokina A. (18) Mensik J. (12)
    15 Fonseca J. Paul T. (23)
    16 Shapovalov D. Sinner J. (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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