The French Open continues to deliver thrilling tennis action, and we have all the predictions for Day 4’s exciting matchups. From elite stars like Aryna Sabalenka to crafty tacticians, second round action will feature tense battles on clay. Stay tuned as rising stars and seasoned pros clash, each aiming to advance deeper into this prestigious Grand Slam.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Jil Teichmann
Jordan Reynolds: Teichmann navigated a tricky opening test against Lucretia Stefanini well in the opening round. Unfortunately for the Swiss, her level from that match will not be close to good enough against Sabalenka. The world No. 1 has gotten to at least the quarterfinal of every Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open and should have no issues here. Sabalenka in 2
Nurein Ahmed: Nurein: Sabalenka is the in-form player on tour this season. She hasn’t won this tournament before but few players can live with her power. Teichmann is certainly not one of them. Expect Sabalenka to be in cruise control and secure her spot in the third round. Sabalenka in 2
Ilemona Onekutu: Sabalenka’s power will test Teichmann’s crafty lefty game on clay. The Swiss player’s ability to mix spins and angles could disrupt rhythm, but if Sabalenka finds her range early, she’ll be tough to stop. Teichmann’s unorthodox style might fuel a competitive start, but consistency under pressure will decide this. Expect heavy hitting with a few dramatic shifts in momentum.
Sabalenka in 2
Eva Lys vs Victoria Mboko
Jordan :This should be an entertaining battle. Lys got a great win against Peyton Stearns in the last round, but rising teenage star Mboko presents a significant challenge. Predicting Lys’ matches is challenging because of her inconsistency, and this match could easily go either way. Mboko’s improvements in the last few months have been exceptional, but I narrowly favor the German to defend well enough against Mboko’s powerful hitting, especially on the forehand side. Lys in 3
Nurein: It’s a massive opportunity for Lys and Mboko to reach the third round of a Grand Slam. Lys will probably have an edge having been at this stage of a Major before. But Mboko is playing nerveless tennis that she won’t be fazed by the occasion. Mboko in 3
Ilemona: This matchup pits Lys’s aggressive baseline game against Mboko’s youthful energy and counterpunching. If Lys controls the tempo with her power, she could dominate, but Mboko’s speed and grit might extend rallies. The German’s experience on clay could prove decisive in key moments. A scrappy battle with flashes of brilliance from both players is likely.
Mboko in 3
Donna Vekic vs Bernarda Pera
Jordan: An upset is not impossible here. Vekic needed three sets to beat Anna Blinkova, and Pera’s ability to extend the rallies on clay is a style Vekic sometimes struggles against. The Olympic Silver Medalist is the favorite, but it should be a competitive match. Vekic in 3
Nurein: Pera inflicted defeat in Carolina Garcia’s final French Open appearance and I think the American is an underrated player on clay. Vekic has happy memories from competing at the Olympics last season (won a silver medal), but I’d give Pera an edge. If she comes up with those sharp angles and makes Vekic move, she’ll likely win.
Pera in 3
Ilemona: Vekic’s clean ball-striking and experience in big matches will test Pera’s tricky lefty game on clay. If Pera disrupts rhythm with her heavy spin and angles, she could force errors, but Vekic’s aggressive returning may neutralize that advantage. The Croat’s superior movement could prove key in extended rallies. Expect a tense battle with momentum swings, decided by who handles pressure better late.
Vekic in 3
Jaqueline Cristian vs Sara Bejlek
Jordan: This is another fascinating matchup. Cristian reached the Morocco Open final a few days ago and only dropped one game in her opening match. However, 19-year-old Bejlek easily dismantled the seeded Marta Kostyuk in the opening round. This is a very tough match to call, but my instinct is that Bejlek’s variety can disrupt the Romanian enough to win. Bejlek in 3
Nurein: Bejlek is a player I didn’t expect to see in the second round. But after a stunning win over Marta Kostyuk, I’m not ruling out another upset here. Cristian brings immense tour level experience but she’s still susceptible to make errors in longer rallies. I’m going with Bejlek to fashion another big win.
Bejlek in 3
Ilemona: Cristian’s power and first-strike tennis will challenge Bejlek’s crafty, counterpunching style on clay. The Czech teen’s consistency and tactical discipline could frustrate Cristian if rallies become prolonged, but the Romanian’s aggressive baseline game might overwhelm if she finds early control. Court coverage and unforced errors will likely decide this. A scrappy, physical battle with momentum shifts is expected.
Bejlek in 2
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