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We wrap up the second round of both men’s and women’s singles on Day 5 of the French Open<\/a>. On Thursday, we’ll find see who finishes out the Round of 32 lineup. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on all of the matches for you. We split the day’s 16 matches between this article and three others–featuring Casper Ruud vs Giulio Zeppieri<\/a>, Tommy Paul vs Nicolas Jarry<\/a>, and Taylor Fritz vs Arthur Rinderknech<\/a>. Predicting Thursday’s matches are Shane Black, Damian Kust, and Jack Edward. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n

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

Frances Tiafoe vs Aslan Karatsev<\/h4>\n

Shane:<\/em>
\nAslan Karatsev has been one of the most in-form players on Tour, winning 11 of his last 12 matches. His form will be put to the test against Frances Tiafoe. The American always seems to raise his level when it matters most. His variety and newfound serving prowess should lead him to victory.
\nPrediction: Tiafoe in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nThis is where Karatsev could start a real run and dispatch a few seeds in a row, but of course you never really know with the Russian\u2019s inconsistent game. Tiafoe\u2019s in mediocre form though and doesn\u2019t seem like he\u2019ll present that much of a threat if only his opponent finds his peak level on the day.
\nPrediction: Karatsev in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jack:<\/em>
\nFrances Tiafoe<\/a> will have to play front foot tennis to beat Aslan Karatsev\u2019s bulldozing style of play. With his serve less effective than it would be on a hard-court and his rally balls sometimes a little passive on this surface, I\u2019m not sure he\u2019ll be able to pull that off. Proceedings will likely be dictated by Karatsev, who is in a rich vein of form.
\nPrediction: Karatsev in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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Thiago Seyboth Wild vs Guido Pella<\/h4>\n

Shane:<\/em>
\nThiago Seyboth Wild had the upset of the tournament when he took down No. 2 seed Daniil Medvedev<\/a>. I believe his Tuesday form will translate to his Round 2 match against Guido Pella. I expect the Brazilian to be able to hit through the Argentine on the forehand side and control most rallies from the baseline.
\nPrediction: Seyboth Wild in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nIf anyone\u2019s doubting that Seyboth Wild will keep up his level here, I think they haven\u2019t been watching the South American Challenger<\/a>s this year. Beating Medvedev is massive for him on many levels, one of them being that he takes his spot in the draw and gets a couple of easier rounds. Pella, at this stage of his career, isn\u2019t the formidable foe he once was.
\nPrediction: Seyboth Wild in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jack:<\/em>
\nThe stars aligned for Thiago Seyboth Wild as he pulled off the upset<\/a> against Daniil Medvedev. It was windy and the conditions were particularly slow, giving the Brazilian ample opportunity to line up forehand winners aplenty. On a less windy day against Guido Pella, a lefty who ironically might be able to find his backhand more easily than Medvedev, things could get very sticky for Seyboth Wild.
\nPrediction: Seyboth Wild in 5<\/em><\/p>\n

Andrea Vavassori vs Genaro Alberto Olivieri<\/h4>\n

Shane:<\/em>
\nQualifier Andrea Vavassori and wild card Genaro Alberto Olivieri both pulled off Round 1 upsets and have a significant opportunity to reach a Slam third round. I favor Vavassori\u2019s style of play in this matchup. He should win a fair amount of free points on his serve and dictate the flow of the match.
\nPrediction: Vavassori in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Damian:<\/em>
\nNow that\u2019s unexpected for a Grand Slam second round. Vavassori is certainly capable of more and he\u2019s so intelligent in using the clay courts to his advantage, despite the serve-and-volley roots of his game. Only question is how he recovers after the five hours and ten minutes thriller against Miomir Kecmanovic (he saved five match points).
\nPrediction: Vavassori in 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Jack:<\/em>
\nSurviving matches in the manner Andrea Vavassori did against Miomir Kecmanovic can give players a new lease of life. Playing with a second wind, Vavassori will likely take this match against Genaro Alberto Olivieri by the scruff of the neck. Expect to see the Italian serve and volley his way into the third round.
\nPrediction: Vavassori in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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