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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.
Elisabetta Cocciaretto
🎯 Roland Garros specialist: R3 in 2023, R4 in 2024—by far her best Slam performances.
💪 Solid opener: Defeated Taylor Townsend 6-3, 6-2 without dropping serve; saved all 3 breakpoints faced.
📉 Season struggles: Only 5 tour-level main draw wins in 2025; hasn’t built momentum since last summer.
⚠️ Top-20 troubles: 4–11 vs top-20 opponents overall—but 3 of those wins came at Roland Garros.
Ekaterina Alexandrova
🔥 Clay form locked in: Defeated Bronzetti 6-3, 6-2 in R1, creating 14 breakpoints in a dominant showing.
🏆 Strong season overall: Titles in Linz, semis in Charleston and Stuttgart, and R4 in Madrid.
💥 Power baseline game: When she’s on, she can blow opponents off the court—especially against defensive baseliners.
📍 Roland Garros best: Looking to equal her career-best R3 result here for the fourth time.
This match pits Alexandrova’s first-strike firepower against Cocciaretto’s clay-court comfort and resilience. The Italian thrives on grinding rallies and wearing opponents down—especially on slow courts in Paris—but Alexandrova’s recent form and rhythm could make that tough to execute.
Cocciaretto may look for the long points, looping topspin and forcing the Russian to play one more shot. However, if Alexandrova is in a groove and landing her groundstrokes deep and flat, she can overwhelm Cocciaretto before the Italian’s court sense can kick in.
The wildcard? Cocciaretto loves Roland Garros. This event brings out her best, and she’s taken out multiple top-20 players here before. She won’t go down quietly.
Prediction: Alexandrova in 3 sets, with a tense finish.
Suggested Bet: Over 21.5 Total Games – Cocciaretto’s clay expertise and fight combined with Alexandrova’s firepower suggest a back-and-forth battle.
Hailey Baptiste
🔥 Career Slam win: Came back from a set and break down to defeat No. 23 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia for her first top-30 Slam win.
🎯 Clay confidence: Made R3 in Rome and has translated that form to Paris—her best Slam surface so far.
🚪 R2 wall: This is her fourth Slam second round, but she’s never been past this stage, including two previous R2 losses at Roland Garros (2021, 2024).
📈 Rising game: Now into the top 70, with a strong 2025 including a QF run in Auckland.
Nao Hibino
⏳ Veteran push: At age 30, defied fatigue and form to beat Moyuka Uchijima in straights after three long qualifying wins.
💥 Fought through fire: Saved three match points in qualifying—one vs Andreescu, two vs Seidel—to reach the main draw.
🚧 Slam ceiling: 0–6 in Slam second rounds lifetime, including 0–2 in Paris. This is her chance to break that barrier.
🌱 Clay surprise: Four straight wins on clay—a career first.
Baptiste has the momentum and power advantage. Her aggressive forehand, clay movement, and recent comeback win over Haddad Maia all point to a player gaining self-belief. She’s no longer just a raw talent—she’s starting to solve matches with resilience.
Hibino, though far less dynamic, brings veteran poise and tactical discipline. She thrives on redirecting pace and taking the ball early, but if Baptiste redlines her serve and forehand, the Japanese player might be overpowered.
The wildcard? Experience. Hibino has more matches under her belt this fortnight and may be more battle-tested, but fatigue could undo her.
Prediction: Baptiste in 2 tight sets, though one could stretch to a tiebreak.
Suggested Bet: Under 21.5 Total Games – Expect a competitive match, but Baptiste’s power game may close things out efficiently once she grabs momentum.
Alexander Zverev
🤒 Unbelievable buildup: Entered Roland Garros after vomiting 37 times due to a 39.4ºC fever and enduring a flight struck by lightning.
🧊 Still unfazed: Showed no signs of stress in a dominant 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 win over Learner Tien.
🎯 Slam consistency: Has made the semifinals in each of the last 4 French Opens and reached the final at the 2025 Australian Open.
💔 Still chasing glory: Boasts an 80% Slam win rate over the past 10 majors but remains title-less—always the contender, never the champion.
Jesper De Jong
💪 Gritty fightback: Recovered from two sets down to defeat Francesco Passaro in a physically draining five-set R1 clash.
🎾 Slam ceiling: Has never gone beyond the second round at a Grand Slam.
📉 Struggles vs top tier: Took a set off Alcaraz here in 2024, but has lost his last three matches vs top-10 players in straight sets—including Zverev (6-2, 6-2) in Hamburg last year.
🔁 Repeat scenario?: Facing Zverev again, on clay, at a Slam. The challenge couldn’t be tougher.
Zverev’s baseline solidity, first-serve dominance, and Grand Slam experience make him a nightmare matchup for De Jong. The Dutchman may have the heart and hustle, but he lacks the weapons to penetrate Zverev’s defense or disrupt his rhythm consistently.
Unless Zverev has lingering physical issues (which seemed unlikely in R1), this is a stylistic mismatch. De Jong’s best shot lies in turning this into a physical war—but after a five-setter, his own reserves might be depleted.
Zverev has dropped just four games total in their only prior meeting. Expect something similar.
Prediction: Zverev in 3 sets, routine and professional.
Suggested Bet: Under 28.5 Total Games – De Jong’s limitations and fatigue, combined with Zverev’s form and dominance, should lead to a quick affair.
Jessica Pegula
🎯 Smooth opener: Breezed past Todoni 6-2, 6-4, dropping just one service game.
📉 Patchy spring: After lifting the Charleston trophy, failed to win consecutive matches from Stuttgart to Strasbourg.
🔥 Elite performer: Has reached 8 finals across surfaces in the past 12 months, including the US Open and three WTA 1000s.
🏆 Roland Garros record: Looking to reach the third round here for a fourth straight year—an underrated clay record for the world No. 3.
Ann Li
⚡ Fast finish: Overcame a slow start vs Carle in R1 and closed with a dominant 6-0 second set.
📈 Climbing back: Re-entered the top 60 after dipping to No. 187 in mid-2024; made WTA finals in Mérida and Singapore.
🎾 Slam resurgence: This is her first second-round appearance at a major since Wimbledon 2022.
🔙 H2H edge: Beat Pegula back in 2018 when both were unranked—though that result holds little weight today.
Pegula is one of the most consistent WTA players on tour, with a mature, patient baseline game that thrives in slow conditions. Her Charleston title this spring shows she can perform on clay, even if recent results suggest slight form turbulence.
Ann Li has improved steadily over the past year and now brings a well-rounded, aggressive game. She’ll try to flatten out her groundstrokes and pressure Pegula, but the top seed’s ability to redirect pace and absorb pressure will make that difficult over extended rallies.
Experience, Slam pedigree, and match rhythm all favor Pegula. The question is whether she’s sharp enough to handle a surging challenger without allowing momentum swings.
Prediction: Pegula in straight sets, possibly one tight set early on.
Suggested Bet: Under 20.5 Total Games – Pegula’s poise and tactical edge should keep this match tidy unless she unexpectedly drops a set.
Marketa Vondrousova
🔙 Back from injury: Returned from a 3+ month layoff to defeat qualifier Oksana Selekhmeteva 6-4, 6-4, coming from a break down in both sets.
🏆 Proven Slam pedigree: Former Wimbledon champion (2023), and a Roland Garros quarterfinalist as recently as last year.
🧱 Smooth lefty rhythm: Her crafty, spin-heavy game and mental composure translate well to clay, especially in slow conditions.
🧠 GS experience: Owns a solid 9–7 record in Grand Slam second rounds and has reached the final here in 2019.
Magdalena Frech
⚡ Stunned Jabeur: Upset the 25th seed 7-6, 6-0 after saving a set point and storming through the second set—one of her best career wins.
🎢 Rocky season: Entered Paris on a 6–13 slump and hadn’t won back-to-back matches since January’s surprise R3 run in Melbourne.
🌱 Rare clay success: Only her fifth top-50 win on clay, suggesting she’s peaking at just the right time.
🏁 Still searching: Has never been past the third round of a Grand Slam.
Vondrousova is easing back into competition after injury, but even in second gear, her clay-court craft and variety can dismantle players who rely on rhythm. Against Frech, she holds a 3-0 H2H and already beat her on French clay last year in Strasbourg.
Frech’s win over Jabeur was impressive, but it came against an opponent clearly lacking form. Vondrousova will test her in different ways—drop shots, angles, and mental traps. If the Pole cannot adjust quickly, this could be one-way traffic.
However, if Vondrousova’s rust resurfaces or her timing goes off, Frech has the rally tolerance and baseline solidity to take advantage—at least for a while.
Prediction: Vondrousova in 2 sets, with some early resistance.
Suggested Bet: Under 20.5 Total Games – Vondrousova’s tactical superiority and Frech’s patchy clay record suggest a routine win unless fitness issues flare up.
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Mirra Andreeva
🌪️ Teenage phenom: Breezed past Cristina Bucșa 6-4, 6-3 in R1—clean, clinical, and confident.
🏆 Red-hot 2025: Already won Dubai and Indian Wells (WTA 1000s) and reached QFs in both Madrid and Rome.
🚀 Top-10 ascension: At just 18, she’s already world No. 6 and widely viewed as a future Slam champion.
📍 Roland Garros pedigree: Semifinalist in 2024, with wins over Sabalenka and Azarenka—clay clearly suits her patient, all-court game.
Ashlyn Krueger
✅ First RG main-draw win: Took out Suzan Lamens in straight sets for her maiden win at Roland Garros.
📉 Clay-court inconsistency: Just three wins in four events during the clay swing coming into Paris.
🔥 Hard court highlight reel: Finalist in Abu Dhabi and QFs in Brisbane and Adelaide earlier in the year—still finding her footing on clay.
🧠 Mental edge? Beat Andreeva at the 2024 US Open in straights, her only prior Slam R2 win.
Mirra Andreeva is in a different stratosphere right now—mentally, physically, and tactically. Her composure under pressure and court intelligence have already brought her to Slam semifinals and WTA 1000 trophies.
Krueger does hold a psychological edge from their US Open meeting, but the surface and form dynamics flip the script. She’ll need to serve lights-out and take time away from Andreeva—easier said than done on slow Parisian clay.
Andreeva's ability to redirect pace, mix spins, and wear down opponents in extended exchanges makes her a nightmare on this surface—especially against someone still adjusting to clay.
Prediction: Andreeva in straight sets, likely with one tightly contested frame.
Suggested Bet: Under 19.5 Total Games – Andreeva’s clinical play on clay and Krueger’s inconsistency on the surface could lead to a quick, clean win for the Russian teenager.
Jakub Mensik
🧠 Mental warrior: Overcame the crowd and pressure to defeat Alexandre Muller in a tight first-round battle, showing nerves of steel.
🏆 Big-match player: Already owns a title win over Novak Djokovic (Miami 2025) and has an 8–5 record vs top-10 players.
📉 Slam shortcomings: Despite his rapid rise, he’s yet to make a real statement in Grand Slams, with notable heartbreaks like the five-set collapse vs Davidovich Fokina at the Australian Open.
🚀 Poised to break through: This is arguably his best chance yet to build momentum at a Slam against a qualifier-level opponent.
Henrique Rocha
💥 Unexpected surge: Lost 9 of his last 10 matches coming into Paris, but fought through qualies and took down Basilashvili in 5 sets to reach R2.
📈 Career revival: His win already lifts him back into the top 160 live rankings, and another could give him a career-high.
😲 Proven upset potential: Has one career win over a top-20 player—Casper Ruud in Davis Cup 2024.
🌪️ Wild card energy: Rocha is playing with nothing to lose and everything to gain, which makes him dangerous in short bursts.
Jakub Mensik is trending toward becoming one of the ATP’s most dangerous young threats. With elite composure, a heavy baseline game, and elite serving, he’s a player built for high-stakes matches. Against Muller, he showed he could manage not just nerves but an entire stadium rooting against him.
Rocha, meanwhile, is living a dream week. He’s gritty and willing to run all day, but physically, tactically, and in terms of weapons, he is at a major disadvantage here. His only hope is that Mensik underestimates him or lets emotions take over—something not typical of the Czech’s mindset.
Unless there’s a dramatic twist, the talent gap should prevail.
Prediction: Mensik in 3 sets.
Suggested Bet: Under 33.5 Total Games – Mensik’s dominance and Rocha’s limited arsenal suggest a routine straight-sets win with minimal resistance.
Arthur Fils
🏠 Finally delivers at home: After four failed attempts, the French No. 1 got his first Roland Garros main-draw win, defeating Nicolas Jarry in four sets.
🚀 Top-20 breakthrough: Now playing with confidence after back-to-back-to-back Masters QFs (Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo).
🔓 Pressure unlocked?: Previously faltered under home expectations, but seems to be maturing into the spotlight.
🎯 Still Grand Slam unproven: His deepest run remains R16 at Wimbledon 2024, which doesn’t quite match his No. 14 ranking—yet.
Jaume Munar
🧱 Clay-court warrior: A specialist on the surface, yet surprisingly 0-4 in French Open second rounds.
🎢 Hard-to-clay transition dip: After a great start to the year on hard courts, his results have dipped since moving to clay.
🎯 Top-20 slayer—except in Slams: 5–3 vs top-20 players in 2025 (5–0 if you exclude Casper Ruud), but 0–12 vs top-20s in Slams overall.
📉 Mental hurdle in majors: Will need to reverse his history of faltering in big Slam moments.
Arthur Fils enters this match riding momentum—not just from his R1 win, but from a consistent and rising trajectory in 2025. His all-court game, improved rally tolerance, and explosiveness have made him a nightmare matchup for many. At home, the question has always been pressure management—not talent.
Jaume Munar will try to turn this into a physical and mental grind. He has shown he can beat top players on clay, but never in a Slam setting. The Spaniard will look to extend rallies, test Fils' patience, and dig into any cracks that the French crowd pressure might create.
Fils holds the H2H edge and the confidence, but if Munar drags this into the trenches, it could be closer than expected.
Prediction: Fils in 4 sets, with one long, grinding set along the way.
Suggested Bet: Over 37.5 Total Games – Expect Munar to steal or stretch at least one set into deep waters before Fils closes it out with the crowd behind him.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
⚠️ Worrying signs: Needed a medical timeout and dropped a set to world No. 872 Pablo Llamas Ruiz in R1.
🔻 Dip in form: Came into Paris with straight-set losses to Jesper De Jong (bagel set) and Flavio Cobolli—both big upsets.
🔥 Strong start to 2025: Reached finals in Acapulco and Delray Beach and the R16 at the Australian Open. Surpassed 20 main-draw wins early in the year.
📍 French Open history: Former quarterfinalist at Roland Garros, and his physical playing style is well-suited for five-set clay court battles.
Jiri Lehecka
📉 Inconsistent lately: Started the season strong with a title in Brisbane and a second-week Slam run in Australia, but recent form is shaky.
🧱 Endurance concerns: Has been frequently outlasted in long matches and shown mental lapses in deciding sets.
🎾 Roland Garros struggles: Did not play here in 2024, and has never gone beyond R2 in Paris. In 2023, lost in straights to Marcos Giron.
🆙 Chance to reset: Any progress this week is already a personal best at the event, and he holds a 2-0 H2H edge over the Spaniard.
Davidovich Fokina is the more natural clay-courter and has a better resume at Roland Garros. His heavy topspin, drop shots, and willingness to rally endlessly are ideal for success in Paris. However, the Spaniard’s recent physical struggles and lack of sharpness are genuine red flags.
Lehecka has the tools to trouble Davidovich Fokina—especially with his flat hitting and aggressive baseline game—but must find a way to stay mentally engaged through long rallies and energy-sapping exchanges.
With the Spaniard’s recent medical timeout and visible signs of wear, this match could tilt unexpectedly if Lehecka keeps his level high for long enough.
Prediction: Davidovich Fokina in 5 sets, but don’t be shocked if Lehecka flips the script.
Suggested Bet: Over 38.5 Total Games – With both players vulnerable in different ways, this could be a long, swingy affair that goes the distance.
Alex de Minaur
🔥 Grand Slam confidence surge: A composed straight-sets win over Laslo Djere, saving 4 set points in the third, shows how far his Slam-level mentality has come.
📈 Clay comfort zone: Already matched his 2023 clay win total (10) and has made the R16 or better at all four clay events this year—including a semifinal in Monte Carlo.
🧱 Tough to break: 20-match winning streak in Slams vs non-top-30 players. His last such loss? Wimbledon 2023 to Berrettini.
🎯 Reliable on red dirt: He’s no longer just a hard-court threat—he’s becoming a serious contender on clay.
Alexander Bublik
🎭 The surprise of clay season: Despite low expectations, Bublik has turned things around with 12 wins in 17 clay matches this year.
💥 Upsets and resilience: Beat Rublev in Madrid and pushed Ruud in Rome—a far cry from his usual inconsistency on this surface.
🧨 Shotmaking threat: When locked in, Bublik can blow opponents off the court with serve and flair, but those sparks still flicker.
🚪 History not on his side: Has never made it past R2 in 8 previous Roland Garros appearances.
De Minaur brings relentless court coverage, mental strength, and growing clay confidence—exactly the traits that frustrate someone like Bublik, who thrives on rhythm and quick points.
Bublik has played inspired tennis this clay season, but sustaining that level against someone who gets everything back and forces him to work for every point could be his undoing. If Bublik’s first serve percentage drops or his errors creep in, the match could spiral.
That said, Bublik has the weapons to disrupt de Minaur’s tempo—especially if he takes the ball early, hits drop shots with precision, and mixes things up tactically. But can he do that consistently across three sets?
Prediction: De Minaur in 4 sets.
Suggested Bet: Over 36.5 Total Games – Bublik’s hot form and flair may steal a set or push others to tiebreaks before de Minaur grinds him down.
