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Novak Djokovic
🔁 Easy cruise so far: Dispatched McDonald and Moutet with minimal fuss—hasn’t faced a break of serve yet.
📊 75–1 vs. non-top-100 players at Slams: Only loss was to Istomin in AO 2017.
🎯 Clay confidence rising: Won Olympic gold and Geneva title recently—finding rhythm again on dirt.
🧱 Built for best-of-five: Even when off-form, Novak rarely lets early Slam opponents threaten him.
Filip Misolic
💪 Slam marathoner: Now 2–0 in Roland-Garros five-setters—outlasted Virtanen in 2024 and Shapovalov this week.
🎯 Clay-court maturity: Gritty grinder who thrives in long rallies—but this is his first match vs a top-10 player.
🚧 Lacks explosive tools: Built for rallies, not for hurting Djokovic—his style plays into Novak’s strengths.
📉 Huge underdog: Entered Paris ranked well outside the top 100, yet has already surpassed expectations.
Misolic is no pushover—he’s mentally tough, has stamina, and is comfortable constructing points on clay. However, Djokovic has mastered dismantling this exact profile. His court coverage, return depth, and tactical awareness neutralize opponents who rely on grit over pace.
Unless Djokovic struggles physically or mentally—neither of which has been evident this week—Misolic will find it hard to earn free points or sustain pressure. Expect some long games and clever claycraft from the Austrian, but the world No. 1 has too many answers.
Prediction: Djokovic in 3 sets
Suggested Bet: Under 28.5 Games – Novak’s efficiency should make this a straight-set win with controlled scorelines.
Madison Keys
💥 Unstoppable start: Dropped just 7 games across first two rounds, looking sharp and efficient.
🏆 AO 2025 champion: Defeated Swiatek, Sabalenka, and Rybakina en route to her first Slam title.
🔥 On fire: Riding high after a 16-match win streak earlier this year, with titles in Adelaide and a SF run in Indian Wells.
📈 Reliable Slam form: Into the R3 of a Slam for the seventh straight time—now one of the tour’s most consistent deep-run players.
Sofia Kenin
😮 Resilient: Beat Azarenka in straights after trailing 1–4 and 2–5—vintage fight from the 2020 AO champion.
🔁 Ranking revival: Climbed from outside top 150 to top 40 in six months, thanks to consistent results on both hard and clay.
🌍 Clay ceiling: Still looking for a major clay breakthrough—3–5 vs top-10 players on this surface.
🇫🇷 RG comeback: First time reaching R3 here since 2021—quietly building momentum again.
Keys is playing ruthless tennis—aggressive yet composed, using her serve and flat groundstrokes to dominate. Her form is arguably the best of her career, and she’s shown no signs of letting up in week one.
Kenin has shown grit and resilience, but she’s faced more turbulence. Her fightback vs Azarenka was impressive, but against a dialed-in Keys, that kind of start could be costly. Unless she disrupts Keys’ rhythm early, the match could slip quickly.
Prediction: Keys in 2 sets
Suggested Bet: Keys -4.5 games – Back the in-form American to win with margin and control.
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Coco Gauff
🏛️ Roland-Garros veteran: Fifth straight R3 appearance with a superb 22–5 record here.
📈 Clay court dominance: Finalist in Madrid and Rome, and almost unbeatable against non-top-20 opposition on clay.
🔥 Easy cruise: Dropped just 7 games across two rounds—clearly locked in.
🥈 Paris proven: 2022 finalist and among the top contenders for the title again.
Marie Bouzkova
🚑 Fitness concern eased: Retired in Strasbourg but has looked healthy in Paris.
🎾 Back-to-back straight-set wins over Kalinskaya and Kartal.
📊 Still seeking Slam breakthrough: Never gone beyond R3 in a major.
📉 Winless vs Top 2: 0–5 lifetime vs world No. 1 or 2 opponents.
Gauff is playing some of the most confident clay tennis of her career. Her ability to dictate with her forehand and defend wide angles makes her a nightmare matchup for Bouzkova, who prefers rhythm and struggles to create offense.
Though Bouzkova leads the H2H 2–1, one win was a retirement and the other predates Gauff’s rise to elite status. Now a Grand Slam winner, the American is physically and mentally superior on this surface.
Prediction: Gauff in 2 sets
Suggested Bet: Under 19.5 Total Games – Expect a swift and dominant performance from Gauff.
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Hailey Baptiste
🚀 Breakthrough Slam run: Reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time after solid wins over Hibino and 23rd seed Haddad Maia.
🏆 First Slam top-30 win: Took down Haddad Maia in three sets, showing grit and shot tolerance.
📈 Hitting career-high rankings and gaining momentum on clay, especially at Roland-Garros where she’s historically felt comfortable.
⏳ Entering uncharted waters, but looking more composed than ever.
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
🔥 Destroyed Emma Navarro 6–0, 6–1 in R1, her second top-10 win.
🎯 Showed resilience to rally from 1–4 down in the decider vs Montgomery.
🌱 2025 clay swing turned her season around—QFs in Antalya, Rouen, and Rabat.
📍 Slam R3 regular now, but still chasing her first second-week berth.
Both are riding career-best waves into this round. Baptiste has found calm and control behind her powerful game, while Bouzas Maneiro mixes aggressive ball-striking with improved patience.
Their W50 Morelia clash earlier this year was a marathon with Bouzas Maneiro saving match points—giving her a psychological edge. However, this Paris clay and the stakes are different, and Baptiste is now more battle-hardened.
Prediction: Bouzas Maneiro in 3 sets
Suggested Bet: Over 20.5 Total Games – Both players are in form, and momentum shifts are likely to stretch this one out.
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Alexander Zverev
🎢 Opened slow vs De Jong but steadied himself to win in four sets.
📉 Entered RG with inconsistent clay form—lost several close matches earlier in 2025.
🏛️ Roland Garros record: Has reached the second week every year since 2017, including four straight SFs and 2024 final.
🔁 One of the most consistent Slam performers on tour with 77 Slam wins since 2020.
🧠 Improved focus in R2 was a much-needed positive after early-season mental wobbles.
Flavio Cobolli
🔥 Fresh off titles in Bucharest and Hamburg—entering Paris on a hot streak.
🎯 Beat Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets to reach his first Slam R3.
🧱 While 0–8 vs top-10, he’s held his own against top-20 (7–7)—showing rising confidence.
🚧 Could face fatigue after a long clay swing, but is playing his best tennis in 2025.
📈 Currently ranked #26, with a real shot at top 20 if he wins here.
Zverev is built for clay battles: big serve, rock-solid backhand, and elite movement for his size. While he often starts slow, he typically locks in once he’s settled into the match.
Cobolli is younger, hungrier, and confident after recent titles, but has never beaten a top-10 player. He will need to play aggressive, flawless tennis and hope Zverev dips mentally—something the German is capable of under pressure.
Still, Zverev’s five-set experience and Roland Garros pedigree should help him absorb any early storm and come through.
Prediction: Zverev in 4 sets
Suggested Bet: Over 34.5 Games – Cobolli can steal a set or push a tiebreak, but Zverev likely wins the war of attrition.
Veronika Kudermetova
🚪 Ended Paris woes: After two straight first-round losses, she’s turned the tide with impressive wins—especially dropping just 3 games against 2021 champion Krejcikova.
🔋 Clay fire rekindled: Scored her first top-15 win on red clay in over two years.
📈 Solid Slam form: Reached R4 at AO and now R3 here—showing consistency across majors.
🧠 Focused and calm: Playing clean, assertive tennis—possibly her best on clay since 2022.
Ekaterina Alexandrova
🏗️ Searching for a Slam breakthrough: Fourth R3 appearance in Paris but yet to reach week two.
🔥 Clay hot streak: Reached semifinals in Charleston & Stuttgart, and R4 in Madrid.
📉 Slam barrier: Just 1–8 in Slam third-round matches throughout her career.
💣 Power game on point: Her flatter strokes have clicked surprisingly well on clay in recent weeks.
This all-Russian duel pits Kudermetova’s revitalized all-court game against Alexandrova’s explosive, aggressive baseline style. Kudermetova’s dismantling of Krejcikova proves her readiness, while Alexandrova has shown sustained clay excellence this spring.
Their H2H stands at 3–3, showing how closely matched they are. However, Kudermetova has been more reliable in Grand Slam pressure moments, while Alexandrova continues to search for consistency in second-week appearances.
Prediction: Kudermetova in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 20.5 Games – both players are in form and have contrasting styles that could lead to a long, momentum-shifting battle.
Elsa Jacquemot
📈 Breakthrough week: Just 3 career WTA main draw wins before this tournament—now into her first third round.
🎯 Paris magic: Defeated former semifinalist Maria Sakkari and then survived Parks in a gritty three-setter.
🏆 Junior memories: 2020 French Open junior champion now fulfilling that early promise on the same courts.
🇫🇷 Home crowd lift: Riding the emotional wave of support from French fans at every step.
Lois Boisson
🦿 Inspirational return: Out for 9 months due to an ACL tear—now enjoying a stunning comeback.
🚀 Shockwave wins: Back-to-back career-defining victories over Mertens and Kalinina.
🧱 Surface specialist: 40+ clay wins since 2024 and two recent ITF finals—clearly at home on the dirt.
🔥 Quiet contender: First WTA-level main draw win came just weeks ago—now one win from the second week of a Slam.
This is a clash of timing and form between two surging French prospects. Jacquemot brings power and promise but still carries inconsistencies typical of someone new to the WTA main stage. Boisson, in contrast, looks settled, tactically wise, and physically sharp despite her recent return from injury.
With both players born just days apart in May 2005, this is more than a tennis match—it’s a duel of futures, shaped by home soil passion and personal grit. Expect long rallies, emotional swings, and a fiercely contested fight for a milestone second-week breakthrough.
Prediction: Boisson in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 Games – both players are playing with heart, and a tight battle seems likely.
Jannik Sinner
🧊 Ice-cold precision: Dispatched Gasquet with a brutal bagel in his farewell match.
🔥 Slam heater: On a 16-match Grand Slam win streak, with titles at US Open 2024 and Australian Open 2025.
📈 Historic run: 43–2 in Slams since RG 2024—only Alcaraz and Medvedev have stopped him.
🧠 Composed dominance: Unflappable mentality, flawless execution, and clay patience to match.
Jiri Lehecka
🩹 Rebuilding: Missed this event last year but returns healthy—took advantage of a soft draw.
🎯 Top-10 trouble: 0–11 in sets vs Top-10 players at Slams since AO 2023.
💥 Occasional flashes: Beat Alcaraz in Doha but lacks consistency to do it across five sets.
⚠️ Facing the mountain: Lost all 3 previous meetings vs Sinner without winning a set.
Lehecka has tools—powerful forehand, clean timing, athleticism—but his game isn’t built to hold up against someone as clinical and consistent as Sinner on clay. The Czech often fades after strong starts, and that will cost him dearly against a player who thrives in physical, extended rallies.
Sinner is currently in a tier of his own when not facing Alcaraz. He’s locked in mentally and physically, returning better than ever, and using the red dirt to construct points patiently. He’s won their three previous matches without dropping a set, and this Paris clash seems unlikely to buck the trend.
Prediction: Sinner in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 29.5 Games – Expect a clean, controlled performance from the world No. 1 with minimal resistance.
Jessica Pegula
😬 Not exactly dominant: Straight-set wins over Wang and Ann Li, but both matches featured shaky moments.
📉 Euro-clay woes: Charleston was solid, but since switching continents, her momentum has dipped.
🚪 Paris plateau: Has never reached the second week at Roland-Garros—will this be the breakthrough?
Marketa Vondrousova
🔙 Returning from injury: Playing her first event since February, and already showing fight.
🧗♀️ Built tough: Came from behind in both matches—defeated Selekhmeteva and upset seeded Frech.
🏆 Slam credentials: Wimbledon champion, Roland-Garros finalist (2019), and QF last year.
📉 Ranking on the line: Needs a run here to avoid a major fall in the rankings.
Vondrousova may lack match play, but she doesn’t lack pedigree. Her lefty spin, variety, and feel for the court give her a natural edge on clay—especially against a rhythm-based opponent like Pegula. The Czech’s drop shots, angles, and change of pace are tailor-made to disrupt the American's flat strokes.
Pegula is steady, mentally tough, and one of the most consistent top-10 players. But against Vondrousova’s shot-making and clay IQ, she’ll need to be more proactive and aggressive—traits she hasn’t fully shown yet in this tournament.
Prediction: Vondrousova in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 Games – Both players are solid returners, and their styles should lead to long, grinding sets.
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Mirra Andreeva
🎯 Third time lucky? Not quite—already into her third consecutive R3 at RG.
🔥 Form of her life: 29–7 on the season, with WTA 1000 titles and deep clay results (Madrid QF, Rome QF).
💪 Paris dominance: Semifinalist last year, has yet to drop more than 4 games in any set this week.
📈 Top-10 arrival: One of the youngest ever to achieve this, and she’s earned every bit of it.
Yulia Putintseva
🧗♀️ Survivalist tennis: Back-to-back three-setters, including comebacks vs Sierra and Garland.
⚠️ Major concern: 4–8 career record in Grand Slam third rounds; rarely clears this hurdle.
🧱 Defensive grind: Tough to put away, but limited by lack of power and streaky baseline execution.
📉 Elite struggles: 0–11 vs top-6 on clay—a glaring weakness heading into this battle.
This match looks like a case of form vs survival. Andreeva is operating at a level Putintseva has not encountered this season. The Russian’s ability to mix depth, angles, and offense is built to break down defensive players like Putintseva—who has already spent far more time on court than ideal.
Unless Andreeva suffers a dip in intensity or gets baited into long, passive rallies, this should remain one-sided. The Kazakh veteran may hang tough early, but she hasn’t shown the tools to sustain pressure over two sets.
Prediction: Andreeva in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Andreeva -5.5 games – She’s been clinical and should dominate once she settles in.
Tallon Griekspoor
🎲 Finally a favorable draw: Back-to-back wins over Giron and Diallo without dropping a set.
📉 Slam ceiling: 0–4 in Grand Slam third rounds, though usually against higher-ranked opposition.
💪 Clay confidence: Baseline game has matured, and he’s grown more comfortable grinding on slower surfaces.
🏆 Big chance: Best draw he’s ever had at a Slam to finally crack the second week.
Ethan Quinn
🍀 Lucky break: Advanced via Dimitrov’s R1 retirement, followed by solid R2 win.
📈 On the rise: From outside top 200 to top 100 in six months—momentum is real.
🔨 Still raw: Big game, but clay movement and point construction are works in progress.
🔄 New kid on the block: Still chasing Slam experience and consistency over five sets.
Griekspoor enters this match with experience, clay-court composure, and a golden opportunity. Quinn’s rise has been impressive, but his inexperience on red dirt may cost him in longer rallies and tight moments. Expect Griekspoor to play with margin, stretch the court, and avoid unnecessary risks—perfect tactics against a still-developing opponent.
Prediction: Griekspoor in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Griekspoor -1.5 sets – The Dutchman is unlikely to let this golden chance slip.
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Amanda Anisimova
🌱 Recovered confidence: Wins over Stojanovic and Golubic after early clay exits.
🏆 High ceiling: 2019 Roland Garros semifinalist, WTA 1000 Doha champion this year.
📊 Consistency at Slams: 6–2 record in Grand Slam R3 appearances.
🔄 In rhythm: Playing clean, composed clay tennis—error count down, aggression up.
Clara Tauson
🎢 Clay court inconsistency: Came into RG with 4 wins in 6 tournaments on dirt.
🔥 Early season form: Strong results on hard (title in Auckland, finalist in Dubai).
🚧 Slam plateau: 1–3 career record in major third rounds, lone win came in Paris 2023.
🎯 Gritty wins: Needed three sets to beat Linette and Rus—showing resilience but little dominance.
This match pits Anisimova’s smooth power and tactical calm against Tauson’s grit and fluctuating aggression. Tauson has done well to reach this stage, but she’s faced longer matches and more physical toll. Anisimova’s cleaner baseline play and proven Slam record make her the more likely winner if the rallies extend. Tauson must attack early, but it may not be sustainable against Anisimova’s clay-court comfort.
Prediction: Anisimova in 2 sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 21.5 games – Expect two competitive but decisive sets in favor of the American.
Carlos Alcaraz
🎯 Title defense in motion: Dropped a set against Marozsan but bounced back in style.
⚠️ Occasional focus dips: Sometimes plays passively vs lower-ranked opponents.
🧱 Grand Slam form: 10-match R3 winning streak, 11 of last 12 majors reached R4 or better.
🌪️ Clean draw: With several top contenders out, a clearer path to the final awaits.
Damir Dzumhur
🔥 Slam resurgence: First R3 appearance since 2018, surviving Perricard in five sets.
🩼 Physical concerns: Showed signs of injury/tightness late in R2 battle.
📉 Top-level gap: Winless vs Top 5 players since 2017.
🎾 Clay veteran: Steady footwork and court sense, but lacks weapons to challenge the elite.
This is a clear mismatch in power, fitness, and momentum. Alcaraz should dominate the baseline, punish weak serves, and move Dzumhur around the court at will. Unless the Spaniard starts flat or Dzumhur redlines early, it’s hard to see this lasting beyond two routine sets and a third wind-down.
Prediction: Alcaraz in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 28.5 games – Even if Dzumhur stretches one set to a tiebreak, Alcaraz’s dominance should keep the total low.
Elina Svitolina
🎯 Paris pedigree: 10th straight R3 at Roland Garros with four QF appearances.
💪 Dominating clay: 16–2 clay record in 2025, including Rouen title + Madrid & Rome runs.
🍼 Slam resurgence: Since maternity comeback, QFs at AO 2025, Wimbledon 2024, and more.
⚔️ Steely resolve: Beat Bondar in tight sets—mental composure a major weapon.
Bernarda Pera
🔥 Giant killer: Took out Garcia in her final match & upset #18 seed Vekic in R2.
⏳ Best Slam run in 2025: First back-to-back wins since January.
🎾 Clay credentials: Reached RG R4 in 2022—her best Slam result.
⚠️ Upset potential: Can hit through opponents but lacks sustained consistency vs elite.
This is a battle of consistency vs volatility. Svitolina thrives in long rallies, absorbs pace, and rarely gives away free points. Pera, on the other hand, must redline her lefty forehand and serve to disrupt that rhythm. The Ukrainian’s tactical discipline and rhythm on clay should ultimately prove too much over two or three sets.
Prediction: Svitolina in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 20.5 games – Expect tight early exchanges, but Svitolina’s superior rally tolerance and movement should lead to a controlled win.
Frances Tiafoe
🚧 R3 is a relief: Just the third time he's reached this stage at a Slam in 2025.
🌍 European clay issues: Only one R3 appearance in 10 tries at Roland Garros.
🎾 Recent wins: Safiullin and Carreno Busta wins have helped build rhythm.
🧠 Variety weapon: Can disrupt flat hitters with drop shots, slices, and net approaches.
Sebastian Korda
📉 Mixed clay form: Benefited from a soft draw but hasn’t looked dominant.
🏆 Roland Garros flashback: Made second week on debut, but hasn't built consistent success.
😕 Top-level struggle: 1–13 vs Top 20 opponents since 2024.
💥 Offensive game: Powerful, flat ball-striker, but lacks clay-specific adaptability.
This is a stylistic clash—Tiafoe's improvisation and movement versus Korda’s baseline rhythm. Tiafoe’s growing confidence and creative court sense could exploit Korda’s stiffness on clay. While Korda’s raw shot quality can steal sets, his clay court instincts remain suspect.
Prediction: Tiafoe in 4 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 38.5 games – Both players have volatile patches, expect long sets and momentum shifts.
Jasmine Paolini
🌟 Top-tier breakout: From a fringe tour player to Grand Slam finalist and WTA 1000 champion.
📈 8-match win streak: Dominated Tomljanovic in R2, dropping just six games.
🎯 Now a favorite: Into R3 as the No. 4 seed and showing tactical brilliance on clay.
Yuliia Starodubtseva
🎰 Lucky loser run: Capitalized on her entry into the main draw, reaching her first Slam R3.
💣 R2 upset: Beat Potapova by saving key points and exploiting 46 unforced errors.
📉 Inconsistent form: Entered with 17 losses in her last 18 WTA-level events.
Starodubtseva’s run has been admirable, but Paolini is operating on another level. With superior consistency, footwork, and tactical awareness, the Italian should control this contest. Unless Paolini falters mentally or the Ukrainian redlines her serve, the outcome appears one-sided.
Prediction: Paolini in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 18.5 games – Paolini’s form suggests she could close this out efficiently.
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Ben Shelton
🎢 Mixed opening: Went the distance against Sonego in R1, then benefited from Gaston's walkover in R2.
🏛️ Slam pedigree: Already a semifinalist at the US and Australian Open, but clay remains his least-proven surface.
📉 Still seeking clay success: Lost in R3 last year, looking to establish himself in Paris.
Matteo Gigante
🌋 Shock value: Stunned 9th seed Tsitsipas in four sets for the upset of the round.
🎯 Slam breakthrough: This is his first main-draw appearance in a Slam—now in R3.
🇮🇹 Rising force: Part of the new Italian generation rising up on all surfaces.
Gigante’s incredible run has captured attention, but he now faces a far different task in Shelton. The American plays with flash and force, and while clay tempers his pace, his improved tactical patience and mental toughness make him a genuine threat. Gigante will look to exploit any technical looseness in long rallies, but Shelton’s fresher legs (after a walkover) and battle-tested Slam credentials may carry him through.
Prediction: Shelton in 4 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 36.5 games – Gigante can take a set and push Shelton, but the American’s Slam experience should prove decisive late.
Hamad Medjedovic
🔓 Breakthrough in Paris: Reaches R3 at a Grand Slam for the first time, without dropping a set.
🚧 Fitness alert: Recent struggles with endurance and injuries, including a retirement in Doha.
💥 High impact, short range: Devastating in quick sets, vulnerable over five sets (0–4 record).
Daniel Altmaier
🎯 Slam Marathoner: 4–2 in five-setters at majors, known for resilience.
🎾 Paris Pro: Three R3s in Roland Garros, including a win over Berrettini in 2020.
💪 Rock-solid baseline game: Mentally strong, physically built for long clay battles.
This clash is all about **burst vs durability**. Medjedovic will try to overwhelm Altmaier early with first-strike tennis, but history shows he fades if taken deep into the match. Altmaier’s consistency and comfort in long, grinding rallies give him the upper hand the longer this goes. If he can avoid early damage, he becomes the favorite by set 3.
Prediction: Altmaier in 5 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 38.5 games – Expect a long, grueling battle with swings and a possible deciding set.
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Iga Swiatek
🏆 Queen of Paris: Four-time French Open champion, with a 23-match win streak at Roland Garros.
🧹 Flawless start: Dominated Sramkova and Raducanu—no sets dropped, few unforced errors.
📉 Pressure of the past: Despite her legacy here, she’s currently ranked No. 5, her lowest since 2022.
🎯 Clay masterclass: 51–2 Grand Slam record vs non-top-50 players, both losses outside clay.
Jaqueline Cristian
🔥 Breakout spring: Finalist in Rabat, WTA 125 title in Mexico—career-best form.
💪 Fighting through: Overcame Bejlek in 3 and destroyed Birrell in R1 with a bagel set.
📈 Slams catching up: Reached third round of a major for only the second time in her career.
🧱 Facing the wall: Up against the undisputed queen of Parisian clay.
Cristian deserves credit for her rise, but Swiatek at Roland Garros is a beast like no other. The Pole has found rhythm, precision, and clarity—arguably in better form than during some of her title runs. Unless Cristian redlines from the start and keeps the scoreboard close early, this may spiral quickly.
Swiatek’s ability to reset points, return deep, and punish second serves makes her a nightmare matchup for anyone outside the top 10—let alone a rising underdog.
Prediction: Swiatek in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 17.5 games – Swiatek likely wraps this up quickly if she maintains her current level.
Dayana Yastremska
💣 Upset specialist: Knocked out 11th seed Diana Shnaider with a stunning display of aggression—42 winners in two tight sets.
💪 Power surge: Also beat Aiava 7-5, 6-1 in R1—now has back-to-back main draw wins for the first time since Indian Wells.
📉 Slam barrier: 2–5 in third-round Slam matches, and 0–4 vs Top 20 players at this stage.
🔄 Momentum builder: Snapped an 8-match losing streak vs top-11 players—could this be her resurgence moment?
Liudmila Samsonova
🎯 Slow RG progress: Didn’t win a single main-draw match in Paris until 2023—now back in the R3 for a second year running.
📈 Patchy 2025 form: Entered RG having lost 5 of her last 8 matches vs players ranked outside the Top 50.
🧊 Cold streak snap: Now has two straight wins—her first such streak since January.
⚖️ Tale of inconsistency: Still ranked Top 20 but has struggled to find rhythm this season.
This match is all about volatility. Both players can dominate or collapse depending on the momentum.
Yastremska has more raw power and looks sharp this week, but Samsonova’s deeper, steadier hitting and superior serve may be enough to weather the storm if she holds her nerve.
Expect highlight moments and a fair share of errors from both sides.
Prediction: Samsonova in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 games – Expect a close, up-and-down battle with long sets and possible tiebreaks.
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Aryna Sabalenka
👑 The Dominator: 36–6 on the season, with 13 clay wins and two titles/finals already in Madrid (champion) and Stuttgart (runner-up).
🔁 Consistency at Slams: This marks her 6th straight R3 appearance at RG, and she’s reached the QF here the past two years.
💪 Steamrolling so far: Dropped only 5 games total in wins over Rakhimova and Teichmann.
🏆 Finals machine: Reached 13 finals since 2024, winning 7 titles. She's been a relentless force on tour.
Olga Danilovic
🎯 Paris favorite: Loves the Parisian clay—reached the 4R as a qualifier last year and is back in the R3 after a gritty win over Danielle Collins.
📈 Quiet rise: Claimed titles in Guangzhou, W100 Barcelona, and 125K Antalya, plus a final in Rouen this season.
🎾 Clay queen: Over 36 match wins on clay since the start of 2024—proving she's not to be taken lightly.
⚔️ Major ceiling: Into her 4th career Slam R3 (2–1 record), 3rd time at Roland Garros.
Danilovic has the lefty angles, the clay-court comfort, and the belief—especially after beating Collins again in Paris. But Sabalenka is operating at another level.
Her serve and first-strike power has looked nearly untouchable this week, and she’s learned how to control her aggression on clay. Danilovic can hang in rallies but will struggle to withstand repeated pressure on serve.
The question isn’t whether Sabalenka wins—it’s how long Danilovic can delay the inevitable.
Prediction: Sabalenka in straight sets (6-3, 6-2 range).
Suggested Bet: Under 19.5 games – Sabalenka’s dominance should keep this match short and sharp.
Zheng Qinwen
🔥 Back in business: After a slow start to 2025 (1 win in Jan–Feb), she’s turned it around—winning 14 of her last 19 matches since March.
🏅 Paris déjà vu: Won Olympic gold here in 2024 and looks at ease on the clay again this week, dispatching Pavlyuchenkova and Arango in straight sets.
📈 Third RG R3: One win away from matching her best Slam run (R4, 2022), and in far better form now.
💪 Contender’s mindset: Playing like a top-10 player should—clean, focused, and business-like.
Victoria Mboko
👑 Cinderella run: The 18-year-old has stormed into the third round of her Grand Slam debut, winning all five matches in straight sets since qualifying.
🚀 Top 100 breakthrough: Her RG run has catapulted her into the top 100 for the first time.
🏆 ITF dominator: Five titles on hard courts in early 2025 and a final in Parma (clay) show she’s no flash in the pan.
📊 Learning curve: 8–5 vs top-100 players, but 0–2 against top-20 opponents—losing to Gauff and Badosa without winning a set.
Zheng enters this match as a clear favorite—not just due to ranking, but because she’s match-tough, experienced, and mentally composed.
Mboko has impressed with her maturity and composure, but Zheng’s consistency, power, and athleticism should prove too much over the long haul.
Expect a competitive start, but the Chinese star should pull away as the rallies extend and pressure builds.
Prediction: Zheng Qinwen in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 19.5 games – Zheng's clean play and big-match readiness should limit games lost against the teenage breakout.
Lorenzo Musetti
🔥 Peaking on clay: Reached the semifinals or better in all three clay Masters events this season. Only losses? Alcaraz (Monte Carlo, Rome) and Draper (Madrid).
🥖 Paris dominance: Opened his Roland Garros campaign with back-to-back straight-set wins, serving up bagels to both Galan and Hanfmann.
📈 Career-best momentum: This is the most consistent he’s ever looked at a Slam. Previously reached R4 twice, only stopped by Djokovic (twice), Alcaraz, and Tsitsipas.
🇮🇹 Italian comfort zone: Flourishes on clay—his natural surface and a perfect stage for his artistry and one-handed backhand.
Mariano Navone
🌱 Grand Slam breakthrough: Reached the third round of a major for the first time in his career.
🎯 Taking his chances: Beat two Americans in R1 and R2—solid, but not elite on clay.
📉 Struggles vs elite: Lost all three matches vs top-10 players in straight sets (0–6 in sets), rarely winning more than 4 games per set.
🇮🇹 Bad omens: His last two losses came against Italians (Sinner in Rome, Nardi in Turin)—now faces an in-form Musetti in his strongest environment.
This match features two clay-court specialists—but at vastly different stages. Musetti is oozing confidence and playing the most mature tennis of his career, especially under pressure. Navone fights hard but lacks the tools to hurt Musetti over best-of-five on clay. Unless Musetti drastically drops his level or loses focus, this could be a clinical performance.
Prediction: Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Musetti -2.5 Sets – The Italian’s clay dominance and current momentum suggest a straightforward win is on the cards.
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Alycia Parks
🎢 Rollercoaster Form: Entered Paris with just one win from her last five events on clay but turned it all around by stunning 14th seed Karolina Muchova.
🏆 Breakthrough Moment: Her first ever main draw win at Roland-Garros and sixth top-20 win overall.
📊 Limited Slam Success: This is just her third Grand Slam second-round appearance in her career (1–1 record so far).
Elsa Jacquemot
🇫🇷 Hometown Heroics: Defeated Maria Sakkari in straight sets, saving multiple set points and rallying from deep deficits in the second set.
🌱 Still Growing: This is just her third career Grand Slam main-draw win, but she's been improving steadily on clay.
🔥 Paris Passion: Former junior champion here, and thrives off the energy of the home crowd.
Two giant-killers collide in this high-voltage second round. Parks brings the explosive firepower and confidence of a top-level scalp, while Jacquemot counters with hometown advantage, defensive resilience, and smart point construction. Parks will need to keep her unforced errors low, especially on the slow clay, where Jacquemot’s retrieval skills can turn the tide in long rallies. Momentum and nerves will play a big role—whichever player handles the pressure of “winnable favorite” better likely comes through.
Prediction: Elsa Jacquemot in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 Total Games – Both players are riding emotional highs, and this could turn into a rollercoaster battle.
Daria Kasatkina
🇷🇺 Rusty but Resilient: Needed three sets to get past Katerina Siniakova in R1, her first win since Madrid.
📉 Momentum Missing: Hasn’t strung together back-to-back wins since February and is 3–7 in her last ten matches.
🎾 Roland-Garros Pedigree: A former quarterfinalist (2018) and semifinalist (2022), the clay experience is certainly there.
Léolia Jeanjean
🇫🇷 Local Inspiration: Came from the brink of defeat to win her R1 match after Begu’s mid-match retirement.
🚀 Late Bloomer Rise: Entered the top 100 for the first time at age 29 after ITF titles and strong spring form.
🏠 Home Court Heroine: All four of her Slam wins have come in Paris, clearly feeding off the French crowd.
Kasatkina's clay-court IQ, rally tolerance, and defensive skills remain high even if her confidence isn't. Jeanjean will have the home crowd behind her and has made a habit of playing inspired tennis at Roland-Garros, but she lacks the firepower or consistency to overwhelm Kasatkina if the Russian keeps her unforced errors in check. Expect the Frenchwoman to make this scrappy, but not sufficient to pull the upset.
Prediction: Daria Kasatkina in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Kasatkina -4.5 games – Expect a competitive but controlled win from the Russian, with her court craft proving decisive.
Victoria Azarenka
🇧🇾 A Rare Moment of Relief: Entered Roland-Garros on a 5–11 record for 2025 but demolished Yanina Wickmayer 6-0, 6-0 in just 48 minutes.
⏳ Searching for Momentum: Hasn’t posted back-to-back wins since the 2024 US Open.
📉 Ranking Drop: From top 20 in 2024 to outside the top 70—it's been a turbulent season for the 35-year-old former Slam champion.
Sofia Kenin
🇺🇸 Confident Returner: Brushed aside Varvara Gracheva 6-3, 6-1 to continue her strong 5-1 record in French Open first rounds.
💪 Charleston Finalist: Clay form has looked solid in stretches this season, including a runner-up finish in Charleston.
🎯 French Open Pedigree: Reached the final in 2020 and third round or better in her last four appearances (excluding 2023 qualies miss).
Both players are former Grand Slam champions trying to reignite their careers. Azarenka’s bagel win over Wickmayer showed her power and precision are intact—but Kenin has been building steady form for months and has more consistent results on clay this year. Her Charleston final was no fluke, and her ability to absorb pace and construct points may be decisive here.
Prediction: Sofia Kenin in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 Games – Both players are likely to grab a set and battle in long baseline exchanges. A tight three-setter seems probable.
Denis Shapovalov
🇨🇦 Rollercoaster Year: After a promising start to 2025, the Canadian's form sharply declined during the clay season, where he lost 4 of 5 matches before arriving in Paris.
🍞 Bagel Bounceback: His dominant win over Pedro Martinez, including a rare 6-0 set on clay, was a much-needed confidence boost.
📍 French Open Form: Made the 3R in both 2023 and 2024 but has never gone beyond that at Roland-Garros.
Filip Misolic
🇦🇹 Clay Court Grit: Pulled off yet another comeback in R1, rallying from a set down and saving break/set points at critical moments against Bu Yunchaokete.
⚙️ Resilience Pattern: Known for dramatic turnarounds—came back from 0-2 down at RG 2024—but typically fades in R2.
🧱 Main Draw Record: Still raw at the tour level (only 10 main draw events), but owns three QF appearances including one ATP final (Kitzbühel 2022).
Shapovalov’s explosive, shotmaking style can dominate matches when he’s in rhythm, but his inconsistency—especially on clay—can make even routine matches tense. Misolic, on the other hand, is built for long rallies and chaos, thriving when opponents lose control or pace drops.
The longer this match drags on, the more Misolic’s steadiness becomes a threat. However, if Shapo continues the form he displayed in R1, especially with his serve and forehand, he should keep the Austrian at bay.
Prediction: Denis Shapovalov in 4 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 37.5 Games – Misolic is a grinder and even in defeat, tends to extend matches. Shapo’s inconsistency also supports a bet on a higher game total.
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Madison Keys
🔥 Undefeated at Slams in 2025: Extended her record to 8-0 in Grand Slam matches this season with a dominant win over Daria Saville.
🏆 AO Champion: Captured her maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne earlier this year.
💪 Clay Credibility: Despite being known for her hard-court power, she's been to the third round or better in 7 of her last 10 Roland-Garros appearances.
🎯 Efficient Opener: Hit 22 winners to just 12 unforced errors in R1. Rock solid.
Katie Boulter
🧱 Clay Progress: Historically a poor performer on clay, but made strides recently—QF at 125K Paris in 2024, champion this year.
⏱️ First RG R2 Ever: Needed three sets and over two hours to get past wildcard Caroline Monnet in R1.
🔢 Low Clay Win Count: Only two WTA main draw wins on clay in her career.
🎂 Late Bloomer: At age 28, she's still charting new milestones in majors.
Boulter has shown steady improvements on clay over the past two seasons and should not be underestimated. However, Keys looks like a woman on a mission in 2025. Her clean win in R1, combined with a strong clay pedigree and superior firepower, puts her firmly in control here.
Expect some resistance from the Brit in the early stages, but Keys’ aggressive baseline game and superior movement should prove too much as the match wears on.
Prediction: Madison Keys in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Keys -5.5 Games – With her dominant Slam form and Boulter's relative clay inexperience, this could be a one-sided scoreboard even if games are tight.
Anhelina Kalinina
⚠️ Season Slump: Entered Roland-Garros in dismal form, winning just 4 matches in her last 10 tournaments.
💥 R1 Revival: Defied the odds to dismiss Elina Avanesyan 6-1, 6-2, delivering her cleanest win in months.
📉 GS Second Round Woes: Holds a 1-7 career record in Slam second rounds and has never reached R3 in Paris.
👣 French Clay Familiarity: Beat Boisson twice on clay before—including in Paris qualies in 2021.
Lois Boisson
🌟 Breakthrough Moment: Stunned 24th seed Elise Mertens in her Grand Slam main draw debut—her biggest career win.
🎾 Wildcard Wonder: Ranked outside the top 350 but fearless in front of the home crowd.
🏠 Parisian Push: Strong support, strong surface—she has 5 titles on clay since the start of 2024.
🆕 Tour Rookie: Only made her WTA main draw debut a month ago. Despite the inexperience, she's already top-100 scalp hunting.
On paper, Kalinina holds the clear upper hand in both ranking and head-to-head, and she seemed dialed in during her R1 demolition of Avanesyan. However, Boisson is playing with house money, high on confidence, and has already shown she can rise to the big occasion. Expect the French crowd to make a difference, but if Kalinina sustains her first-round level, her experience should prevail.
Prediction: Kalinina in 2 tight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 20.5 Total Games – Boisson’s fairytale debut ends here unless Kalinina's level drops drastically. If the Ukrainian starts cleanly, this could be a swift, businesslike win.
Elena-Gabriela Ruse
🩼 Fighting Through Setbacks: The Romanian’s 2025 has been injury-hit, but she’s kept herself relevant with a few strong results, including a semifinal in Rouen.
🧗 Grit Over Glamour: Had to claw her way through a tough opener vs McCartney Kessler, showing resilience by rallying from deficits in both sets.
🎾 French Open Milestone: Her R1 win was her first-ever main draw win in Paris—a confidence boost heading into this massive challenge.
🔥 Upset Threat: Took Badosa to a third-set tiebreak at the US Open last year and defeated her once in 2022.
Paula Badosa
💪 Clay Queen Rebuilding: After surviving Naomi Osaka in three sets, Badosa will be glad to have momentum on her side again.
📉 Injury-Interrupted Swing: Withdrawals and physical issues have plagued her clay run despite a fantastic Australian Open semifinal.
🏆 French Open Track Record: Always solid in Paris, never losing before R3 and reaching QFs in 2021.
🧠 Mental Edge: Coming off a confidence-boosting win over a big name, which she desperately needed.
This is not a gimme for Badosa. While she’s the clear favorite on paper, Ruse has pushed her to the brink before and seems to match up well against her power-driven baseline game. The Romanian will look to extend rallies, frustrate Badosa’s rhythm, and capitalize on any physical dip from the Spaniard. That said, Badosa’s experience and clay pedigree—plus her recent win over Osaka—should carry her through.
Prediction: Badosa in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 Total Games – Ruse is too gritty to go down easily, and Badosa is still playing her way back to full strength. Expect momentum swings and at least one tight set.
Cameron Norrie
🧱 Tough Times, Tougher Mind: After a rocky 18 months, Norrie pulled off a gutsy five-set win over Daniil Medvedev in R1—his first top-20 win in over a year.
🔄 Comeback Clutch: Was down 3-5 in the fifth set but rallied impressively, showing trademark grit.
📈 Signs of Recovery: Semifinal run in Geneva and a strong match vs Djokovic showed he’s regaining his fighting edge.
🎾 Clay Record: Has reached R3 in Paris the last three years. Now has a great opportunity to go one better.
Federico Agustín Gómez
🌧️ From Darkness to Light: Entered the main draw as a lucky loser and claimed a surprise win over Kovacevic—his first-ever Grand Slam victory.
🧠 Mental Strength: Recently opened up about depression struggles, making his presence in R2 even more inspiring.
📉 Limited Experience: Only one other ATP-level R2 appearance (Chengdu 2024).
📊 Ranking Reality: Still a Challenger-level player with few matches against top-100 opponents.
Norrie’s lefty spin and grinding style on clay should wear Gómez down over time. Gómez has little experience in best-of-five formats or second-week Slam pressure, and Norrie’s ability to stretch rallies and expose physical limitations should make the difference. However, Norrie will need to stay mentally alert—he’s lost four times to players ranked outside the top 100 this year alone.
Prediction: Norrie in 3, potentially a tight first set before pulling away.
Suggested Bet: Under 31.5 Total Games – Norrie’s physicality and experience should lead to a controlled, efficient win unless he dips mentally.
Novak Djokovic
🏆 Champion's Response: After a sluggish start to 2025, Djokovic found form in Geneva, claiming his 100th career title and extending his current win streak to five matches.
🎯 Perfect Start in Paris: He breezed past Mackenzie McDonald 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in R1, showing precision and control, even if not at peak power.
🧱 Slam Consistency: Hasn’t lost in the second round at a major since 2017 or at Roland-Garros since his debut in 2005.
🇫🇷 French Dominance: Owns a jaw-dropping 133-21 record vs French players, winning 24 straight since 2018.
Corentin Moutet
🎭 Wildcard Energy: Moutet thrives on home soil, riding emotion and crowd energy. He produced several highlight-reel shots in his opening win over Clément Tabur.
🔥 Flash of Brilliance: Once had Jannik Sinner on the ropes here in 2022 and recently upset Holger Rune in Rome, proving he can sting top players when in rhythm.
📉 Top-10 Trouble: Despite his flair, he holds a 1-13 record vs top-10 opponents, with many losses coming in lopsided fashion.
🎢 Mental Wildcard: Moutet’s greatest strength—emotional intensity—can also lead to meltdowns when pressure mounts.
Moutet will throw the kitchen sink: drop shots, lobs, slices, lefty angles, and crowd theatrics. But Djokovic, a master at absorbing chaos and redirecting pressure, thrives in these matchups. Expect the Frenchman to fire up the crowd early, maybe even keep things close for a set—but over five sets, Djokovic’s control and mental stability will almost certainly prevail.
The crowd could turn into a factor if Moutet ignites a spark, but Djokovic is historically unbothered by hostile environments—often feeding off them.
Prediction: Djokovic in 4, with a potential second-set drama.
Suggested Bet: Over 30.5 Total Games – Moutet’s flair and crowd support could extend at least one set, but Djokovic’s tactical control should see him through with minimal turbulence.
João Fonseca
🚀 Rising Star: The 17-year-old phenom continues to impress on the big stage. After dismantling Hubert Hurkacz in straights, he has now posted first-round wins over Rublev (AO) and Hurkacz (RG) in the same year.
🏆 Domination vs. Lower Ranks: He’s 11-0 this season against players ranked outside the top 100.
🧠 Mental Test: His only Slam second-round match to date ended in a five-set loss after being the heavy favorite. Can he stay composed this time?
🌍 Fan Favorite: With global buzz around him, even the Parisian crowd might not fully back the local underdog.
Pierre-Hugues Herbert
🎩 Wildcard Warrior: Delivered a five-set win over Bonzi to justify his wildcard—his first Grand Slam main-draw win since 2020.
🧱 Veteran Craft: Extremely savvy at the net and adept in doubles; less so in long, physical rallies typical of clay.
📉 Rare Opportunity: Last made a third round at Roland-Garros in 2016. Wins at tour-level events have been scarce in recent years.
🏡 Home Soil Boost: French support will be strong, but Herbert will need more than crowd energy to stop Fonseca’s momentum.
This is a classic generational clash. Fonseca brings fearless aggression and a booming forehand, while Herbert will rely on his slices, net approaches, and touch to disrupt rhythm. However, Fonseca’s power and baseline consistency should neutralize Herbert’s serve-and-volley tactics over five sets.
Herbert might get a set if the crowd can inject enough belief or if Fonseca falters mentally again—but the Brazilian’s level appears too high for that.
Prediction: Fonseca in 4, after a tricky start but finishing strong.
Suggested Bet: Over 34.5 Total Games – Herbert’s experience and the home crowd might help him snag a set or push others long, but Fonseca should ultimately control the match.
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Gabriel Diallo
🚨 Upset artist: Took out the red-hot Francisco Cerundolo in straights—one of the best performances of the tournament’s opening round.
📈 Rapid rise: Defeated Dimitrov in Madrid, Fils earlier this year, and pushed Tommy Paul to four sets at the US Open 2024—he’s entering his prime.
🌍 Top 50 in sight: A win here could push the Canadian into the top 50 for the first time.
🎾 Clay form emerging: Not known for clay early in his career, but recent results prove he’s adapting quickly.
Tallon Griekspoor
🧱 Solid opener: Dropped the first set but rebounded smoothly to beat Marcos Giron in four, holding serve throughout the final three sets.
🎯 Steady but limited: Often falters against top players (17 top-20 losses in 2024 alone), but usually handles business vs lower-ranked opposition.
📍 Roland Garros history: Reached R3 last year, narrowly losing to Zverev in five sets—now aiming to match that effort.
🤝 Favorable draw: For once, avoids a seeded player in R1 & R2—important for someone who often hits the ceiling early.
Griekspoor’s consistency, serve, and clay-court comfort give him a solid baseline edge here, but he’ll have to contend with Diallo’s explosive upside. The Canadian has nothing to lose and plenty to gain, and his raw power—especially on serve and forehand—can trouble Griekspoor if he doesn't control points early.
Diallo’s ability to rise in big matches is well-documented, but can he back it up after a career-best win? That’s the question. Griekspoor, meanwhile, is less flashy but more stable—especially when facing unseeded, less experienced opponents.
If Griekspoor can extend rallies and test Diallo’s patience, the match will tilt his way. But if Diallo lands early blows and serves at a high percentage, we could see another upset.
Prediction: Griekspoor in 4 sets, with tight early sets and a composed finish.
Suggested Bet: Over 39.5 Total Games – Both players are likely to win sets, and with Diallo’s aggressive style clashing with Griekspoor’s control, expect a match full of momentum swings and close sets.
Flavio Cobolli
🔥 Red-hot entry: Arrived in Paris off back-to-back career-best title runs—his maiden ATP trophy in Bucharest and a huge ATP 500 title in Hamburg last week.
🎯 Roland Garros ready: Dominated Marin Čilić 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 in R1, taking full advantage of an out-of-form opponent.
⛰️ New territory: Despite previous R1 and R2 losses here (to Alcaraz and Rune), he enters this match full of belief—now as a top-30 player.
⚠️ Potential overhype? Hamburg title wasn't against elite opposition, so there may be a touch of recency bias inflating expectations.
Matteo Arnaldi
💪 Comeback king: Came from two sets down to defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime in R1—his first career comeback from that position.
🏆 Big-match player: While title-less, he's already made the second week of two Slams—including here last year, where he beat Rublev and Fils.
📉 Struggles vs countrymen: Has lost his only all-Italian clash in 2025 (vs Musetti at AO) and trails in confidence slightly entering this matchup.
💡 Head-to-head edge: Leads 3–1 vs Cobolli, all on clay—knows how to disrupt his compatriot’s rhythm.
This all-Italian battle features two rising stars—one riding a wave of form (Cobolli), the other quietly delivering when it matters (Arnaldi). Cobolli has improved his consistency and mental game lately, but Arnaldi’s composure and problem-solving at Slam level could prove decisive.
Cobolli will look to dictate with his forehand and ride early momentum. But Arnaldi thrives in longer exchanges, defends well, and has repeatedly risen in high-pressure matches at Grand Slams—something Cobolli is just now learning to manage.
Despite Cobolli’s titles, this is closer than the odds might suggest.
Prediction: Arnaldi in 4 sets, with superior tactical adjustment and Slam poise.
Suggested Bet: Over 38.5 Total Games – Expect long rallies, momentum shifts, and potentially multiple tiebreaks in this tight all-Italian duel.
Jannik Sinner
💪 World No. 1 resolve: Overcame a 0-4 deficit in the third set to beat Arthur Rinderknech in straights—showing both class and concern.
⚠️ Slight dip in intensity: A few lapses late in R1 raised minor questions about his long-match endurance, a past weakness he’s mostly corrected.
🔥 Grand Slam dominance: Currently on a 15-match Slam winning streak; reigning US Open and Australian Open champion.
🚫 No slip-ups: Has won 30 straight completed matches vs players ranked outside the top 100—no room for surprises.
Richard Gasquet
🎭 Farewell run: Playing his final tournament, received a hero’s ovation and fed off the crowd to beat Terence Atmane in four sets.
📉 Late-career drop-off: Just his fourth tour-level win of 2025; long past his prime physically.
🧠 Legacy & class: Once considered France’s next Slam hope; beautiful one-handed backhand, but mentally outmatched by the Big Four in key moments.
🏁 Full-circle narrative: Won his first match vs a world No. 1 (Federer, 2005) but lost his next 16—likely ending his career vs current No. 1.
This isn’t just a tennis match—it’s a generational passing of the torch. Gasquet will have the Paris crowd behind him and the emotional fuel of a career finale, but that only goes so far against Sinner’s speed, weight of shot, and court control.
Sinner’s baseline aggression and precision will expose Gasquet’s aging legs, especially in longer rallies. The Frenchman might have moments of flair and will likely earn a few crowd roars, but sustaining competitive intensity against Sinner in best-of-five is unlikely.
Expect clean hitting, short service games, and methodical dominance from the top seed.
Prediction: Sinner in straight sets, a classy yet clinical farewell.
Suggested Bet: Under 24.5 Total Games – Sinner's relentless pressure and clean striking should limit Gasquet’s chances of making this a marathon.
Coco Gauff
🎯 Roland Garros consistency: Has reached at least the quarterfinals in her last 4 appearances in Paris, including the 2022 final.
🚀 Dominant R1: Dropped just 4 games against Olivia Gadecki, wrapping up her opener in 70 minutes.
🏆 So close, yet no titles in 2025: Finished runner-up in Madrid (to Sabalenka) and Rome (to Paolini)—her best chances so far.
🧱 Clay comfort zone: Despite the lack of silverware this season, clay has been her most consistent surface.
Tereza Valentova
🌟 Teenage breakthrough: Staged a stunning comeback from 2-5 down in the final set to beat Chloé Paquet on main-draw debut.
📈 Rapid rise: 10 ITF finals since 2024 propelled her into the top 200; now making her tour-level debut outside Czech soil.
🔥 Qualifying hot streak: Won all 3 qualies matches in straights—already proving she can hang physically and mentally.
💡 Biggest stage yet: Facing a world No. 2 at a Slam center court for the first time in her young career.
This matchup is a classic test of elite polish vs promising potential. Gauff, with her mix of topspin-heavy forehands, athleticism, and Grand Slam battle-readiness, should be able to control the tempo from the baseline and target Valentova’s movement and backhand.
Valentova has already shown mental fortitude and court IQ beyond her years, but the pace, consistency, and pressure Gauff will apply are on a different level from what she’s seen so far.
Expect a few flashes from the Czech teenager, but Gauff is not one to give away cheap sets to qualifiers—especially in her Roland Garros stronghold.
Prediction: Gauff in straight sets, with a dominant second set.
Suggested Bet: Under 17.5 Total Games – Gauff’s baseline consistency, movement, and clay comfort should prove too much for Valentova, who is facing this level for the first time.
Barbora Krejcikova
🗣️ Emotional return: Let out a roar after grinding out a 7-6, 6-3 win over Tatjana Maria—her first Roland Garros singles win since lifting the trophy in 2021.
🩺 Injury comeback: Missed the entire 2025 season until last week in Strasbourg due to physical setbacks.
🎾 Proven Slam performer: Despite an inconsistent 2024, still managed to win Wimbledon and qualify for the WTA Finals.
⚠️ Match sharpness: Lack of recent matches could leave her vulnerable in longer rallies or under scoreboard pressure.
Veronika Kudermetova
🧱 Uneven 2025: Has reached the third round or better at only 4 events this year—but they include high-level results at the AO (R4), Madrid, and Rome.
🔥 Reigniting in Paris: Beat Viktoriya Tomova 7-5, 6-1 after nearly collapsing a 4-1 lead—her first Roland Garros win since 2022 QF run.
💥 Flat-hitting threat: When her serve and ground game click, she can outhit anyone—even top seeds.
📉 Inconsistency remains: Mental lapses and streaky play still plague her, particularly in tight second sets.
This matchup is built for drama—three of their last four meetings have gone the distance. Kudermetova leads the H2H, but Krejcikova won the most recent clash at Wimbledon 2024, a three-hour epic en route to her second Slam.
Krejcikova thrives in variety and structure—mixing spins, bringing opponents forward, and using the court’s width. But if she’s still lacking physical endurance or rhythm, Kudermetova’s baseline firepower and serve can take the upper hand.
Kudermetova must attack early, avoid passive stretches, and not let Krejcikova settle into patterns. Meanwhile, the Czech will aim to disrupt the Russian’s rhythm, extend rallies, and make it a chess match.
Prediction: Kudermetova in 3 sets, capitalizing on fitness edge in the decider.
Suggested Bet: Over 22.5 Total Games – With recent head-to-head history and both players capable of winning a set, this is primed for another lengthy battle.
Yulia Putintseva
⚠️ Form in question: Came into Roland Garros having lost R1 in 7 of her last 10 events.
💪 Fought through R1: Came back from a break down in both sets to beat Solana Sierra 7-6, 6-2 in a gritty opener.
📉 Slam inconsistency: Despite being a two-time Roland Garros quarterfinalist, she’s reached R3 here only once in her last six appearances.
🎯 Clay weaponry: Known for crafty spins, relentless retrieving, and big-match grit—especially on clay.
Joanna Garland
🌱 Breakthrough moment: Qualified without dropping a set, then upset world No. 65 Katie Volynets in three tough sets for her first tour-level and top-100 win.
📈 Meteoric rise: Fell to No. 551 last year due to injury—now surging, thanks to 9 ITF titles and top-200 debut.
🎾 Junior pedigree: Former top-15 junior and Roland Garros girls’ quarterfinalist (2018).
✨ On the rise: This French Open run already marks a career breakthrough.
Putintseva’s experience, especially on clay, gives her a tactical and emotional edge. Her style—relentless counterpunching, heavy topspin, and mental warfare—often flusters first-timers like Garland. She’ll look to move the ball side to side, extract errors, and break down Garland’s rhythm.
Garland has nothing to lose and is playing with confidence. She has already exceeded expectations with her R1 win and brings solid baseline fundamentals, but this will be a huge step up in opponent IQ and intensity.
Unless Putintseva unravels mentally—a risk at times—she should navigate this challenge effectively.
Prediction: Putintseva in 2 sets, though the first could be tight.
Suggested Bet: Under 20.5 Total Games – Garland has spark, but Putintseva’s grinding style and match experience should shorten rallies and end points efficiently.
Andrey Rublev
⚠️ Shaky start: Needed four sets to get past Lloyd Harris—who came in 1–7 on the year—raising fresh concerns about form.
📉 Inconsistent 2025: His first-round showing followed a brief spark in Hamburg (finalist), which ended a 3-month run without back-to-back wins.
🎯 Still dangerous: Despite struggles, Rublev remains a dangerous hitter, especially when he gets a rhythm going on clay.
🧱 Slam pedigree: Regularly reaches second weeks of Slams; 3-time Roland Garros quarterfinalist.
Adam Walton
🎉 Overachieving run: Beat clay-specialist Marterer in R1 despite limited clay prep and a recent retirement in Wuxi.
🎾 Grand Slam inexperience: This is only his second R2 appearance at a Slam (Wimbledon 2024), where he fell in five sets.
🚫 Top-20 woes: 0–3 vs top-20 opponents in his career, all straight-set defeats.
🌱 Clay limitations: Minimal match time and proven success on this surface—this is new terrain.
Rublev is not in peak form—but Walton is far from being a clay-court threat. The Russian will look to find rhythm early, unload on his signature forehand, and avoid giving the Aussie confidence through long rallies or service lapses.
Walton will have to serve lights-out and hope Rublev’s unforced errors rack up—because from the baseline, this matchup heavily favors the world No. 15. Rublev’s clean ball-striking and court positioning should limit Walton’s time and options.
Unless Rublev self-destructs or gets dragged into mental lapses, this should be a fairly routine win.
Prediction: Rublev in straight sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 27.5 Total Games – Walton is outmatched on clay, and Rublev should use this opportunity to restore confidence and keep the match efficient.
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
🚀 Statement win: Shocked world No. 9 Emma Navarro 6-0, 6-1 in under an hour for her first-ever Roland Garros main-draw victory.
💥 Big stage killer: Beat defending Wimbledon champion Vondrousova in 2024 and has now reached R3 at both Wimbledon and the US Open.
📉 Low-key 2025: Prior to Paris, her best results were QFs in Rouen and Rabat—but she’s peaking at the right time.
📍 Clay experience: A proven performer on red dirt with multiple wins over top-30 players in recent weeks (Haddad Maia, Noskova, Sakkari).
Robin Montgomery
🔙 Back from layoff: Hadn’t played a match since Madrid and missed February entirely—but crushed Diane Parry 6-2, 6-1 in R1.
🎢 Stop-start season: Still searching for rhythm; hasn’t won back-to-back matches since Auckland in January.
📉 Slam struggles: This is only her second time in a Slam second round (0–1, lost to Jabeur at 2024 Wimbledon).
🌱 Paris debut: Encouraging start, but her clay experience is limited compared to her Spanish opponent.
Bouzas Maneiro enters with momentum, confidence, and proven Slam wins. Her ability to flatten out strokes, attack second serves, and control tempo on clay gives her a strategic edge.
Montgomery has power and natural athleticism but remains inconsistent. While her R1 performance was excellent, she hasn’t faced the kind of relentless depth and confidence Bouzas Maneiro will bring—especially on European clay.
If the American wants to keep it close, she’ll need to serve well and avoid long rallies. If Bouzas Maneiro finds her rhythm again, she could run away with it.
Prediction: Bouzas Maneiro in 2 sets, potentially with a dominant set again.
Suggested Bet: Under 19.5 Total Games – The Spaniard’s clay court mastery and confidence may lead to another one-sided result if Montgomery can’t consistently stay in rallies.
