ATP French Open – Daniel Altmaier vs Vit Kopriva

ATP French Open – Daniel Altmaier vs Vit Kopriva

🧠 Form & Context

Daniel Altmaier
🎯 Giant Killer: Shocked World No. 4 Taylor Fritz in four sets to open his 2025 Roland-Garros campaign.
🏟️ Paris pedigree: Boasts a 3–1 record vs. top-10 players at Roland-Garros, with past upsets over Berrettini (2020), Sinner (2023), and now Fritz.
⚠️ Letdown alert: Has historically struggled to back up major wins—lost his next match after both previous Paris shocks.
🎾 Mixed season: Entered Paris on a four-match losing streak but turned it around on his favorite stage.

Vit Kopriva
📈 Rising form: Recently cracked the top 100, winning his first Slam main draw match vs. Monteiro in a five-set battle.
💪 Endurance tested: Match-hardened clay courter with a 16–5 record on clay in 2025, including a Rome Masters R3 showing (def. Baez).
🏆 Clay specialist: 23–8 vs. non-top-50 opponents on clay this year; thrives in long rallies and outlasting opponents.
🔋 Match rhythm: More match play than Altmaier this season—physically and mentally toughened.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a classic battle of flair versus functionality. Altmaier thrives on big stages, especially in Paris, where he’s repeatedly upset elite players. But his emotional style sometimes leaves him vulnerable in follow-ups, as seen in past years. If he's flat or unfocused, Kopriva has the grind and rhythm to seize control.

Kopriva won’t dazzle but will dig deep. If Altmaier plays with purpose and confidence, especially off the forehand wing, he can dictate points. But if the match goes into long, grinding territory, the Czech will fancy his chances. Still, Altmaier’s RG comfort zone may prove the deciding edge.

🔮 Prediction

Kopriva will make this gritty and physical, but Altmaier’s Roland-Garros magic isn’t done yet. Expect a mini letdown—but also a recovery and a win.

Prediction: Daniel Altmaier in 4 sets — with momentum swings, but the German holds firm in key moments.