Roland Garros
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The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France, beginning in late May each year. The tournament and venue are named after the French aviator Roland Garros.
Main Picks:
Luca Van Assche vs Denis Shapovalov
Shapovalov ML @4/6
Shapovalov is getting some form back and we likely won’t see the full effects of it until after the clay season. It’s not like he can’t play on the surface though, even if the point construction side of things is still very much a mystery to him. Against someone like Van Assche, it’s clear who’s got all the required tools in his hands.
Max Purcell vs Henri Squire
Over 38.5 Games @4/5
Squire qualified here, but quite honestly he didn’t impress me. He didn’t beat any particularly strong clay-courters, and he wasn’t particularly impressive in doing so. Purcell might not love the clay, but he’s the better player here, and we see it going deep.
Francisco Cerundolo vs Yannick Hanfmann
Cerundolo ML @4/11
Were not sure Hanfmann’s forehand will hold up against Cerundolo, who is one of the best on clay off that wing. The German is dangerous when he finds his range on the dirt. But this seems like too tough a matchup for him.
Rafael Nadal vs Alexander Zverev
Nadal ML @3/1
Is Zverev the better player right now? Yes. Do we have any idea what Nadal’s form will look like? No. Is there any good reason to expect this match to be close? Probably not. On the other hand, Nadal isn’t interested in glorified retirement tours. He’s in the French Open to win it all, and we can’t imagine he’d expect to fall at his first shot.
Harriet Dart vs Linda Noskova
Noskova 2-0 @4/11
Linda Noskova is one to watch at the French Open. The Czech has a bright future and, whilst she has not been at her best over the last few weeks, this is a relatively kind draw. Harriet Dart never lacks commitment, but she is not at her most effective on the clay.
Hailey Baptiste vs Kayla Day
Baptiste ML @4/5
Baptiste is a very late entry into the main draw after the last minute withdrawal of Oceane Dodin. This is a great opportunity for both players to get a Grand Slam win. Despite losing in qualifying, we think Baptiste’s game could be a tough matchup for Day. The American to win in three sets.
Iga Swiatek vs Leolia Jeanjean
Swiatek 2-0 @1/14
Jeanjean will be hopeful of being somewhat competitive in this match. Swiatek usually fires from the first round rather than playing herself into form. If that is the case again, at least one 6-0 set is very possible here.
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