Winston Salem Open 2021: Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon, Preview, Head to Head, Prediction, and Live Stream

Twelfth seed Frenchman, Benoit Paire will be up against fellow countryman Gilles Simon in the second round at the Winston-Salem Open.

Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon: Match Details

• Tournament: Winston Salem Open 2021
• Match: Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon
• Round: Round of 32
• Date: August 24, 2021
• Prize money: $6,500
• Venue: South Carolina, USA
• Surface: Outdoor Hard court

Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon: Preview

The two Frenchmen have been no short of pure bliss for the world of tennis over the years in their own ways. Benoit Paire, the showman has had quite a run following up to this tournament. Having played at Atlanta, Washington, Canada, and of late at the Cincinnati Masters, Paire is a force to reckon with his current form and confidence. He beat Isner, Shapavalov, and Kecmanovic to reach the QFs at Cincinnati before losing 2-6, 6-3, 3-6 to Rublev in a well-fought battle.

Meanwhile, Simon, the 36-year-old is finding it hard to get wins under his belt, succumbing to many newcomers on tour in challengers and ATP250 tournaments. Nevertheless, he beat another fellow countryman, Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-3 in the Round of 64 to set up this encounter.    

Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon: Head to Head

The two of them have played each other many times in the past. Gilles leads 6-3 in the head-to-head count having won all the last 5 encounters. The last these two met was in 2019 at the Chennai Open.

Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon: Prediction

Going by the numbers, Simons undoubtedly gets an edge over his opponent providing him with the mental strength and confidence to take over Paire yet again. However, not to forget that the two last met in 2019 and since then the age has caught up Simons while Benoit has improved leaps and bounds. Gilles will have to be at his best in terms of shot-making, covering the court, and keeping Benoit guessing with his moves and serves all through the match to emerge victoriously. 

Benoit, in his current shape and form, will not find it hard to toy with his opponent and will be looking forward to closing the match early. He surely will count on his exuberant skill set and unmatchable shot-making to steal it away from his opponent.

Prediction– Benoit Paire in 2 sets

Benoit Paire vs Gilles Simon: Live Streaming & Where to Watch

• Japan: TBD
• Delhi: TBD
• New York: TBD
• Melbourne: TBD

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