Day 9 at the French Open will see the conclusion of the women’s fourth round. We will see the final four quarterfinalists determined on Monday. Who will move on and keep the dream of a Grand Slam trophy alive? As always, our writers share their thoughts with you. Predicting these matches are Fraser Learmonth, Jakub Bobro, and Jim Smith.<\/p>\n
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\nPegula has improved with each round at the French Open. The American has consistently performed well in big tournaments over the last year or so and looks a good bet to make the second week in Paris. Begu was impressive in her last match as well, albeit against a lesser opponent in Jeanjean. Still, the Romanian is a talented player who is perhaps more at home on clay than Pegula is. This one should be a close match, but if Pegula\u2019s game keeps trending upwards she should be able to edge her way into the second week of Roland Garros.
\nPrediction: Pegula in 3<\/em><\/p>\n
\nPegula is currently set to break the Top 10 as things stand and the American will be keen to get another win to solidify her position. Begu has won their two previous meetings, though both were on hard. The 31-year-old is in her first fourth round at a Slam in six years and is looking for her first quarterfinal. I do think Pegula is a slight favorite but I don\u2019t think there is much in it.
\nPrediction: Pegula in 3<\/em><\/p>\n
\nConsidering the number of upsets that have already been pulled off at this year\u2019s French Open<\/a>, it\u2019s hard to say with any real certainty that Pegula will win this match, but she certainly should. Begu is a fine player and has enjoyed a good week in the French capital, but Pegula has been in excellent form on the clay and has considerably more experience of big matches than the Romanian.
\nPrediction: Pegula in 2<\/em><\/p>\n