🎾 ATP French Open - 2nd Round
Corentin Moutet vs Novak Djokovic
🧠 Form & Context
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.
🔍 Match Breakdown
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 & Bet Tip
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.
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