{"id":105719,"date":"2026-05-27T17:59:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=105719"},"modified":"2026-05-27T17:59:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T21:59:11","slug":"french-open-predictions-gauff-vs-sherif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2026\/05\/27\/french-open-predictions-gauff-vs-sherif\/","title":{"rendered":"French Open Day 5 Women’s Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Mayar Sherif"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 5 at Roland Garros, the French Open<\/a>, brings another compelling slate of second-round women\u2019s matches, with title contenders, clay-court specialists, and breakout hopefuls all fighting for a place in the third round. Our writers break down the action and offer their predictions including for Coco Gauff’s match.<\/p>\n

French Open Day 5 Women’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Coco Gauff vs Mayar Sherif<\/h3>\n

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Jordan:<\/strong>
\nMayar Sherif is a clay-court specialist who should have moments in this match. The Egyptian possesses a dangerous forehand and keeping the ball away from Coco Gauff\u2019s backhand represents her best chance of creating problems. Still, the defending champion should ultimately have too much quality and consistency.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Gauff in 2<\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/strong>
\nDefending champion Coco Gauff endured a difficult opening match but handled the challenge impressively to advance in straight sets. Mayar Sherif claimed her first tour-level win in more than a year in round one, yet this represents a major step up in class and her run is likely to end here.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Gauff in 2<\/p>\n

Zain:<\/strong>
\nAfter shaking off rust in the opening round, Coco Gauff looked every bit the defending champion during the latter stages of her first match. Against a grinder like Mayar Sherif, Gauff appears to hold advantages across most areas and should progress comfortably.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Gauff in 2<\/p>\n

Oleksandra Oliynykova vs Kimberly Birrell<\/h3>\n

Jordan:<\/strong>
\nKimberly Birrell produced a remarkable upset to eliminate Jessica Pegula, but backing that up will be difficult. Oleksandra Oliynykova dropped only three games in the first round and looks well suited to capitalizing if Birrell\u2019s level dips after such a big emotional win.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Oliynykova in 2<\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/strong>
\nKimberly Birrell stunned the No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula despite clay historically being her weakest surface. Oleksandra Oliynykova presents a more manageable matchup on paper, but sustaining that level after such an upset is difficult, making the Ukrainian the preferred choice.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Oliynykova in 3<\/p>\n

Zain:<\/strong>
\nKimberly Birrell\u2019s upset over Jessica Pegula showcased her aggressive baseline game, but this remains unfamiliar territory on clay. Oleksandra Oliynykova appears better suited to slower conditions and should be able to grind out a result in what could become a physical contest.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Oliynykova in 3<\/p>\n

Daria Kasatkina vs Susan Bandecchi<\/h3>\n

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Jordan:<\/strong>
\nDaria Kasatkina has rediscovered form after a difficult previous year and now faces an opponent who has already exceeded expectations by reaching this stage. A confident Kasatkina looks unlikely to stumble here.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Kasatkina in 2<\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/strong>
\nFormer semifinalist Daria Kasatkina is beginning to resemble the player who once sat comfortably inside the top 10. With a favorable draw and renewed confidence, this looks like a matchup she should handle efficiently.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Kasatkina in 2<\/p>\n

Zain:<\/strong>
\nSusan Bandecchi has enjoyed an excellent tournament, coming through qualifying and already knocking out a seeded opponent. But after several demanding matches, fatigue may become an issue against Kasatkina, whose defensive skills and willingness to absorb pace are tailor-made for clay.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Kasatkina in 2<\/p>\n

Ann Li vs Diane Parry<\/h3>\n

Jordan:<\/strong>
\nAnn Li should look to attack Diane Parry\u2019s one-handed backhand repeatedly with inside-out forehands, her biggest weapon. Parry is dangerous on clay when playing confidently and home support will matter, but Li still gets the narrow nod.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Li in 3<\/p>\n

Ateet:<\/strong>
\nDiane Parry gave the French crowd something to celebrate after recovering from a first-set bagel to upset Anhelina Kalinina. Ann Li enters in stronger form overall and as the higher-ranked player, but the crowd could help make this much closer than expected.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Li in 3<\/p>\n

Zain:<\/strong>
\nDiane Parry will once again enjoy strong crowd backing, but Ann Li enters as the superior overall player. Expect the American\u2019s heavy groundstrokes and movement to make life difficult for the Frenchwoman throughout the contest.<\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Li in 2<\/p>\n

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